Indian History and World History (Part-18)

MUGHAL PERIOD

Total Questions: 50

1. Babur (1526-1530 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 20.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) Mughal
Solution:With the defeat of Sultan Ibrahim Lodi the last dynasty (lodi dynasty) of Delhi Sultanate in the first battel of Panipat in 1526, the Mughal dynasty was established in India.

The founder of this dynasty was Zahiruddin Mohammad Babur.

2. Who was the first Mughal emperor in India? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 21.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Babur
Solution:With the defeat of Sultan Ibrahim Lodi the last dynasty (lodi dynasty) of Delhi Sultanate in the first battel of Panipat in 1526, the Mughal dynasty was established in India.

The founder of this dynasty was Zahiruddin Mohammad Babur.

Babur:

  • He was a descendant of Timur (on his father's side) and Genghis Khan (on his mother's side).

  • Babur invaded India and laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire by defeating Sultan Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.

  • After him, his son Humayun became the second Mughal emperor.

3. In which of the following years was the Mughal empire established by Babur? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 13.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) 1526
Solution:With the defeat of Sultan Ibrahim Lodi the last dynasty (lodi dynasty) of Delhi Sultanate in the first battel of Panipat in 1526, the Mughal dynasty was established in India.

The founder of this dynasty was Zahiruddin Mohammad Babur.

Babur:

  • He was a descendant of Timur (on his father's side) and Genghis Khan (on his mother's side).

  • Babur invaded India and laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire by defeating Sultan Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.

  • After him, his son Humayun became the second Mughal emperor.

4. Who of the following was the first Mughal Emperor of India? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 27.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Babur
Solution:With the defeat of Sultan Ibrahim Lodi the last dynasty (lodi dynasty) of Delhi Sultanate in the first battel of Panipat in 1526, the Mughal dynasty was established in India.

The founder of this dynasty was Zahiruddin Mohammad Babur.

Babur:

  • He was a descendant of Timur (on his father's side) and Genghis Khan (on his mother's side).

  • Babur invaded India and laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire by defeating Sultan Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.

  • After him, his son Humayun became the second Mughal emperor.

5. Who was the first Mughal emperor? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 18.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Babur
Solution:With the defeat of Sultan Ibrahim Lodi the last dynasty (lodi dynasty) of Delhi Sultanate in the first battel of Panipat in 1526, the Mughal dynasty was established in India.

The founder of this dynasty was Zahiruddin Mohammad Babur.

Babur:

  • He was a descendant of Timur (on his father's side) and Genghis Khan (on his mother's side).

  • Babur invaded India and laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire by defeating Sultan Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.

  • After him, his son Humayun became the second Mughal emperor.

6. Whose descendants were the Mughals from their father's side? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 11.08.2017 (Shift-III) S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 21.09.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Taimur
Solution:Mughals = Descendants of Timur (father’s side) + Descendants of Genghis Khan (mother’s side)

That’s why the word "Mughal" comes from "Mongol", showing the connection to Mongol heritage!

Two great lineages of rulers were the ancestors of the Mughals.

From their maternal side they were the descendants of Genghis Khan (who died in 1227) who ruled the Mongol tribes, China and Central Asia.

From: their paternal side they were the descendants of Timur who ruled Iraq, Iran and modern-day Turkey.

Timur died in the year 1404. Babar (1526-1530) was the first Mughal emperor.

7. The Mughals were descendants of: [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 27.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Genghis Khan
Solution:Mughals = Descendants of Timur (father’s side) + Descendants of Genghis Khan (mother’s side)

That’s why the word "Mughal" comes from "Mongol", showing the connection to Mongol heritage!

Two great lineages of rulers were the ancestors of the Mughals.

From their maternal side they were the descendants of Genghis Khan (who died in 1227) who ruled the Mongol tribes, China and Central Asia.

From: their paternal side they were the descendants of Timur who ruled Iraq, Iran and modern-day Turkey.

Timur died in the year 1404. Babar (1526-1530) was the first Mughal emperor.

8. Who among the following was the first to make use of artillery in warfare in medieval India? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 11.09.2016 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Babur
Solution:Babur is credited with being the first to use artillery in India in the first Battle of Panipat (1526).
  • This battle took place between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi on April 21, 1526. His artillery commanders were Ustad Ali and Mustafa.
  • Babur's use of cannons terrified the war elephants of Ibrahim Lodi’s army and broke enemy ranks, leading to a major victory.

9. In the battle of Panipat, Babar faced the armies of- [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 30.08.2016 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) Ibrahim Lodi
Solution:

In the First Battle of Panipat (1526), Babur faced the armies of Ibrahim Lodi, who was the Sultan of Delhi at that time.

  • Although Ibrahim Lodi's army was much larger, Babur's clever tactics and use of cannons gave him a massive advantage.

  • Ibrahim Lodi was killed in the battle.

10. First battle of Panipat was fought between which two armies? [S.S.C. Online C.P.O.S.I. (T-I) 1.07.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Babur and the Lodi Empire
Solution:

In the First Battle of Panipat (1526), Babur faced the armies of Ibrahim Lodi, who was the Sultan of Delhi at that time.

  • Although Ibrahim Lodi's army was much larger, Babur's clever tactics and use of cannons gave him a massive advantage.

  • Ibrahim Lodi was killed in the battle.