Consider the following statements:
Statement 1. Babur was of Mongol and Timurid descent and founded the Mughal Empire after defeating Ibrahim Lodi.
Statement 2. Babur was overthrown by Sher Shah and later succeeded by his grandson Akbar.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer
Only 1
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because Babur belonged to the Timurid lineage and established the Mughal Empire in 1526 after defeating Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat.
Statement 2 is incorrect because Babur was not overthrown by Sher Shah Suri. Sher Shah Suri later defeated Humayun and established the Sur Empire. Babur died a natural death in 1530, and after him Humayun became the ruler.
Key Points
• Babur established the Mughal Empire in 1526 after the First Battle of Panipat.
• He belonged to the Timurid and Mongol lineage.
• Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun, not Babur.
• After Babur, Humayun and then Akbar ruled the Mughal Empire.
Additional Facts
• Babur wrote “Baburnama” (Tuzuk-e-Babri).
• The First Battle of Panipat is a turning point in Indian history.
• The Mughal Empire expanded significantly under Akbar.
Important Questions
Q: In which year did Babur establish the Mughal Empire in India?
Ans: 1526 AD
Q: Which Mughal ruler was defeated by Sher Shah Suri?
Ans: Humayun