On their mother side, the Mughals were descendants of which of the following?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The Mughals were descendants of the Mongol ruler Genghis Khan on their mother's side.
Here are some important historical facts about the Mughal lineage and their origins:
A blend of two great dynasties: The Mughals were descendants of two great ruling dynasties.
On their mother's side: They were descendants of Genghis Khan (died 1227), a Mongol ruler who ruled China and parts of Central Asia.
On their father's side: They were descendants of Timur (died 1404), ruler of Iran, Iraq, and present-day Turkey.