The beginning of the Mughal Empire is marked by which significant event?

A. Babur's victory over Ibrahim Lodhi

B. Akbar's victory at the Second Battle of Panipat

C. Humayun's recapture of Delhi

D. Sher Shah Suri's defeat of Humayun

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Past Paper MCQ
Who was the founder of Mughal Empire in India?
Correct Answer: A. Babar
One-liner
The founder of the Mughal Empire in India was Babar, who defeated Ibrahim Lodhi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
12.
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The other name of Babar Nama is
Correct Answer: A. Tazkira-e-Babri
One-liner
The other name of Babar Nama is Tazkira-e-Babri.
13.
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When did Mughal King Humayun recapture Delhi Darbar?
Correct Answer: D. 1555
One-liner
Humayun recaptured the Delhi throne in 1555 after defeating the Suri forces with Persian military support.
14.
Past Paper MCQ
Babar came to India originally from _?
Correct Answer: A. Farghana
One-liner
Babar came to India originally from Farghana (also spelled Ferghana), a small kingdom in present-day Uzbekistan where he was born and first ruled.
15.
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Ibrahim Lodi was defeated by in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526?
Correct Answer: D. Babar
One-liner
Ibrahim Lodi was defeated by Babar in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
16.
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Dars-e-Nizamia was established during the reign of _?
Correct Answer: B. Humayun
One-liner
Dars-e-Nizamia was established during the reign of Humayun.
17.
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The first battle of Panipat was fought in the year?
Correct Answer: A. 1526
One-liner
The first battle of Panipat was fought in 1526 between Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi.
18.
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During whose reign was Dars-e-Nizamia established?
Correct Answer: B. Humayoun
One-liner
Dars-e-Nizamia was established during the reign of Humayoun.
19.
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Who is the author of the historical work 'Humayun Nama'?
Correct Answer: D. Gulbadan Begum
One-liner
The historical work 'Humayun Nama' was authored by Gulbadan Begum, the daughter of Babur and sister of Humayun.
20.
Past Paper MCQ
The beginning of the Mughal Empire is marked by which significant event?
Correct Answer: A. Babur's victory over Ibrahim Lodhi
One-liner
The Mughal Empire began with Babur's victory over Ibrahim Lodhi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.

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