12 Questions
Who founded the Mughal Empire?
Jalaluddin Babur
Where was Jalaluddin Babur born?
Present-day Uzbekistan
What key city did Babur conquer in 1504?
Kabul
Which battle established Babur's rule over northern India?
Battle of Panipat
What was the significance of Babur's victory over Ibrahim Lodhi?
Established Mughal Empire
What kind of ancestry did the Mughals claim?
Mongol and Turkic
What is the name of Babur's memoir?
Baburnama
How did Babur die?
From one of his many bouts of sickness
What new technology did Babur introduce to the Mughal military tactics?
Matchlock guns and cannons
What military tactic did Babur use in the Battle of Panipat to secure victory over Ibrahim Lodhi?
Tulghuma (dividing and surrounding on all sides)
Who was the greatest threat to Humayun during his reign as the Mughal Emperor?
Sher Shah Suri
What region did Babur take over by employing innovative military tactics?
Rajputana region
Learn about the origins and expansion of the Mughal Empire, which descended from Mongol and Turkic peoples of Central Asia. Discover how they secured a vast empire in the Indian subcontinent, despite their humble beginnings.
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