SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 42

SSC MTS - 18 Feb 2026 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q42

In which year did Babur succeed to the throne of Ferghana?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Option 3: 1494

 

Explanation:

Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, succeeded to the throne of Fergana in 1494 at the age of just 12. He assumed this responsibility following the death of his father, Umar Sheikh Mirza. In his early life, he faced numerous struggles and political challenges, which molded him into a skilled warrior and strategist. These very experiences later proved instrumental in his invasion of India and the establishment of the Mughal Empire.

 

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