The first Mughal Emperor to be buried outside India:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Answer: (A) Babur
Explanation:
Babur, the founder of the Mughal dynasty, was the first Mughal Emperor to be buried outside India. After Babur's death in Agra in 1530, he was initially interred in the Aram Bagh in Agra. However, in accordance with Babur's will and wishes, his remains were later transported to Kabul (Afghanistan) and buried there at the 'Bagh-e-Babur' (Babur Garden). Apart from Babur, Jahangir (Lahore, Pakistan) and Bahadur Shah Zafar (Rangoon, Myanmar) are also Mughal Emperors who were buried outside the current geographical boundaries of India.
Additional Points:
Humayun's Tomb: Located in Delhi, it holds the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Akbar's Tomb: Located in Sikandra, near Agra.
Shah Jahan's Tomb: He is buried alongside Mumtaz Mahal in the Taj Mahal, Agra.
Potential Exam Questions and Answers:
Question: Which Mughal Emperor's tomb is referred to as the 'precursor to the Taj Mahal'?
Answer: Humayun's Tomb.
Question: Who was the last Mughal Emperor to be buried outside India?
Answer: Bahadur Shah Zafar (Rangoon).
Question: Where is Jahangir's Tomb located?
Answer: Shahdara, Lahore (Pakistan).