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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 37

SSC MTS - 25 July 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q37

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Babur, the first Mughal emperor, succeeded to the throne of Ferghana in 1494 when he was only ______ years old.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 12

In 1494, tweleve-year-old Babur became the ruler of Fergana, in present-day Uzbekistan, after Umar Sheikh Mirza died.Later he conquered Kabul and Delhi. He was the founder of the mighty Mughal dynasty in the Indian subcontinent.

Additional Information-

  1. His original name was Zahiruddin Muhammad.
  2. 21 April 1526, Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat.
  3. 16 March 1527, Battle Of khanwa between Babur and Rana sangha.
  4. Battle of Chander in 1528 where he defeated Medini Rai.

  5. Battle of Ghaghra in 1529 Babar Vs Afghan.