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Mughal Dynasty : Babur

📆 October 17, 2024

Total Questions: 25

1. In which year, did Babar defeat Sultan Ibrahim Lodi at the battle of Panipat ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (b) 1526 A.D.
Solution:Ibrahim Lodi became Sultan of Delhi in 1517 A.D. after the death of his father. He was defeated and killed by Babur on 21-April, 1526 A.D. in the Battle of Panipat.
  • Babur is the founder of the Mughal Empire in India. He was a descendant of Timur (on his father's side) and Genghis Khan (on his Mother's side). His original name was Zahiruddin Muhammad. In 1494 at the age of 11, Babur became the ruler of Farghana (at present in Chinese Turkistan) succeeding Umar Shaikh Mirza, his father. Daulat Khan, the most powerful noble of Punjab, who was discontented with Ibrahim Lodhi, invited Babur to invade India. He undertook four expeditions to India in order to conquer it between the years 1519 and 1523. He was an eminent scholar in Arabic and Persian. His mother tongue was Chaghatai Turkic. He was said to be a statesman. He wrote his memoirs, Tuzuk-i-Baburiin Turki language.

2. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Re. Exam) (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) Battle of Chanderi - 1530
Solution:The first Battle of Panipat (1526 A.D.) was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi, the Battle of Khanwa was fought between Babur and Rana Sanga in 1527 A.D., the Battle of Ghaghra was fought in 1529 A.D. between Babur and Afghan rulers while the Battle of Chanderi was fought in 1528 A.D. between Babur and Medini Rai. Thus, option (d) is not correctly matched.

3. Consider the following : [I.A.S. (Pre) 2015]

1. Introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent

2. Introduction of the arch and dome in the region architecture

3. Establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

Correct Answer: (b) 3 only
Solution:Gunpowder entered India before Babur. It was used to demolish Fort's wall. But credit for using it in cannons and guns goes to Babur Zahiruddin Babur descended from the Turk-Mongol Conquerer Timur on his father side and Genghis Khan on his mother's side. Babur, the eldest son of Umar Shaikh Mirza, was born on 14 February, 1483. He ascended the throne of Ferghana in June, 1494 at the age of Eleven years and four months. His accession saw the beginning of Timurid dynasty in the region. He established the Mughal dynasty in India after the victory at Panipat in 1526. Arch and Dome were already introduced during the Sultanate period. Babur did not influence the architecture of India though he described the local architecture lacking shape and balance in 'Babur Nama. Babur ordered the construction of a garden in Agra. He also constructed a mosque in Panipat which was made up of bricks. Sher Shah who defeated Humayun, the son of Babur, built Qila-i-Kuhna mosque.

4. Consider the following statements : [69ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023]

The arrival of Babur into India led to the

1. Introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent.

2. Introduction of arch and dome in the region's architecture.

3. Establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region.

4. Introduction of cannons in warfare

Which of the above statements are correct ?

Correct Answer: (c) 3 and 4
Solution:Gunpowder entered India before Babur. It was used to demolish Fort's wall. But credit for using it in cannons and guns goes to Babur Zahiruddin Babur descended from the Turk-Mongol Conquerer Timur on his father side and Genghis Khan on his mother's side. Babur, the eldest son of Umar Shaikh Mirza, was born on 14 February, 1483. He ascended the throne of Ferghana in June, 1494 at the age of Eleven years and four months. His accession saw the beginning of Timurid dynasty in the region. He established the Mughal dynasty in India after the victory at Panipat in 1526. Arch and Dome were already introduced during the Sultanate period. Babur did not influence the architecture of India though he described the local architecture lacking shape and balance in 'Babur Nama. Babur ordered the construction of a garden in Agra. He also constructed a mosque in Panipat which was made up of bricks. Sher Shah who defeated Humayun, the son of Babur, built Qila-i-Kuhna mosque.

5. During which one of the following battles, did Babur declare "Jehad" ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

Correct Answer: (b) Battle of Khanwa
Solution:Babur declared 'Jehad' in the battle of Khanwa. The battle of Khanwa was fought between Babur and Rana Sanga on 16 March, 1527. Babur defeated Rana Sanga in this battle and assumed the title of 'Ghazi.'

Sangram Singh I, also known as Rana Sanga or Maharana Sanga, was an Indian monarch of the Sisodia dynasty who was born in 1482 and passed away in 1528 CE. He ruled Mewar, the historic Guhila (Sisodia) kingdom in present-day northwestern India. However, under his skilled leadership, his kingdom rose to become one of Northern India's most potent powers in the early sixteenth century. He ruled over areas of modern-day Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh from his capital Chittor. Several contemporaries loved his rule, notably Babur, who called him the "greatest Indian monarch" of the period, alongside Krishnadevaraya of South India. Along with Prithviraj Chauhan, Mughal historian Al-Badayuni regarded Sanga as the bravest of all Rajputs. Before the Mughal era, Rana Sanga was the last autonomous Hindu ruler of Northern India to control a substantial region. In some modern literature, he is referred to as the Hindu Emperor of Northern India.

6. In which one of the following battles, Rana Sanga fought against Babur ? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) Battle of Khanwa
Solution:Babur declared 'Jehad' in the battle of Khanwa. The battle of Khanwa was fought between Babur and Rana Sanga on 16 March, 1527. Babur defeated Rana Sanga in this battle and assumed the title of 'Ghazi.'
  • The battle was a decisive victory for the Mughals, consolidating their rule for centuries. It was one of the earliest battles in northern India to use gunpowder extensively. The battle resulted in heavy casualties for both the Rajputs and the Mughal

7. The ruler of Mewar who was defeated in the Battle of Khanwa by Babur in 1527 was - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004]

Correct Answer: (d) Rana Sanga
Solution:Babur declared 'Jehad' in the battle of Khanwa. The battle of Khanwa was fought between Babur and Rana Sanga on 16 March, 1527. Babur defeated Rana Sanga in this battle and assumed the title of 'Ghazi.'
  • The battle was a decisive victory for the Mughals, consolidating their rule for centuries. It was one of the earliest battles in northern India to use gunpowder extensively. The battle resulted in heavy casualties for both the Rajputs and the Mughal

8. Who was defeated in the Battle of Khanwa ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) Rana Sanga
Solution:Babur declared 'Jehad' in the battle of Khanwa. The battle of Khanwa was fought between Babur and Rana Sanga on 16 March, 1527. Babur defeated Rana Sanga in this battle and assumed the title of 'Ghazi.'
  • The battle was a decisive victory for the Mughals, consolidating their rule for centuries. It was one of the earliest battles in northern India to use gunpowder extensively. The battle resulted in heavy casualties for both the Rajputs and the Mughal

9. After becoming the Mughal Ruler in India, Zahiruddin Muhammad adopted the name : [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (a) Babur
Solution:The full name of 'Babur' was Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur. He was born on February 14, 1483 to Umar Shaikh Mirza and Qutlugh Nigar Khanum at Ferghana. After the death of his father, he ascended the throne of Ferghana (now in Uzbekistan) in June, 1494, as an 11 years and four months old minor. He declared himself the ruler on April 27, 1526 and founded Mughal empire in India.

10. Babur adopted the title of Padshah first at - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

Correct Answer: (b) Kabul
Solution:Babur captured Samarkand during his reign in 1501 A.D., which lasted only for eight months. After losing Samarkand and Ferghana, Babur moved towards Kabul. After the victory of Kabul in 1504, he gave up the title 'Mirza' held by his ancestors and adopted the title of 'Padshah.'
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