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Q · MughalsMedium · 45s
Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India?
TopicMughals
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Babur founded the Mughal Empire in India after defeating Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat (1526). He was a descendant of Timur (on his father's side) and Genghis Khan (on his mother's side). His victory marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India.
Final Answer: Option A - Babur