Medieval History PYQ 63 of 123 · Mughal Emperors · Mughal Dynasty : Babur

Who was the founder of the Mughal dynasty in India?

  1. AHumayun
  2. BAurangzeb
  3. CAkbar
  4. DBabur

B.P.S.C. (CDPO) (Pre) 2005

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Correct answer: (d) Babur

Explanation

Babur was the founder of the Mughal dynasty. The Mughal rulers were actually from a Turkic branch called Chagatai. This branch was named after the second son of the famous Mongol leader Genghis Khan, who held authority over the Turkistan region of Central Asia.

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