In this quiz, most of the important questions related to Babur are provided with their answers in detail for all exams like SSC, RRBs, Upsc, MP vyapam, upsssc, etc.
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1. When was the First Battle of Panipat fought?
a) April 21, 1524
b) April 21, 1526
c) May 10, 1536
d) May 15, 1526
Answer: b) April 21, 1526
Explanation: The First Battle of Panipat was fought on April 21, 1526, between Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi. Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodhi, the last Sultan of the Lodhi Dynasty, and established the Mughal Empire in India. He also fought battle of khanwa with Rana Sanga his most formidable rival, battle of chanderi with Medini Rai of Malwa and battle of ghaghra with Mahmud lodhi
2. Who was the father of Babur?
a) Ulug Shaikh Mirza
b) Timur
c) Mohammad Bahmany
d) Ghenghis Khan
Answer: a)
Explanation: Babur was the son of Umar Shaikh Mirza, the ruler of Fergana, and a descendant of Timur.After the death of his father, he became the ruler of Fergana in 1494 at the age of 11 year.
3. In which battle did Babur first use his famous ‘Tulugma’ strategy?
a) Battle of Ghagra
b) First Battle of Panipat
c) Battle of Khanwa
d) Battle of Chanderi
Answer: b) First Battle of Panipat
Explanation: Babur used the ‘Tulugma’ strategy for the first time in the First Battle of Panipat. This involved dividing the army into 3 units that surround and attack the enemy from multiple directions, effectively utilizing cavalry and artillery.
4. In which battle did Babur, after winning, open the treasury for nobles, relatives, and others, earning him the title of ‘Qalandar’?
a) Battle of Ghagra
b) First Battle of Panipat
c) Battle of Khanwa
d) Battle of Chanderi
Answer: b) First Battle of Panipat
Explanation: After his victory in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
5. Which autobiography was written by Babur?
a) Ain-i-Akbari
b) Baburnama
c) Akbarnama
d) Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri
Answer: b) Baburnama
Explanation: The Baburnama, written in Chagatai Turkish, is Babur’s autobiography, in his memoir detailing his life, conquests, and observations about India.
6. After which battle did Babur assume the title of “Ghazi”?
a) First Battle of Panipat
b) Battle of Chanderi
c) Battle of Khanwa
d) Battle of Ghaghra
Answer: c) Battle of Khanwa
Explanation:
Babur assumed the title “Ghazi” after his victory in the Battle of Khanwa in 1527 which was fought against the Rajput confederacy led by formidable rival Rana Sanga of Mewar. It was significant for consolidating Babur’s rule in northern India. Declaring himself a Ghazi (that is slayer of infidels meaning ” killing those who don’t follow islam and quran ” or say Kafiro ka hatyara)
7. Which Mughal emperor is known for introducing gunpowder and artillery to Indian warfare?
a) Akbar
b) Humayun
c) Babur
d) Aurangzeb
Answer: c) Babur
Explanation: Babur’s use of gunpowder and artillery along with tugluma straighty was instrumental in his victories, especially in the First Battle of Panipat.
8. Where is Babur’s final resting place?
a) Delhi
b) Kabul
c) Agra
d) Lahore
Answer: b) Kabul
Explanation: Babur was first buried in Agrain Kabul, Afghanistan, as per his wish, despite initially being interred .
9. What was the official language of the Mughal Empire?
a) Sanskrit
b) Arabic
c) Persian
d) Urdu
Answer: c) Persian
Explanation: Persian was the official language of the Mughal Empire and was widely used in administration, court proceedings, and literature. It remained dominant until the British colonial period.
10. Which battle laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India?
a) Battle of Khanwa
b) First Battle of Panipat
c) Battle of Chanderi
d) Battle of Ghaghra
Answer: b) First Battle of Panipat
Explanation: The First Battle of Panipat, fought on April 21, 1526, between Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi, marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India. Babur’s victory introduced superior gunpowder technology and artillery to Indian warfare.
11. Which mughal wrote their autobiography?
a) Akbar and humayun
b) Humayun and babur
c) babur and jahangir
d) babur and shahjajan
Answer: c) Babur and Jahangir
Explanation: Babur and Jahangir are the mughals who wrote their autobiography. Babur wrote baburnama in chagtai turk while jahangir write tuzuk-i-jahangiri in persian. Abul Fazl, one of Akbar’s Navratnas, wrote “Akbarnama,” a three-volume history of Akbar’s reign. The third volume, “Ain-i-Akbari,” provides insights into Akbar’s administration, policies, and cultural achievements.
12. Which Mughal emperor provided detailed descriptions of India’s flora, fauna, seasons, and fruits in his diary?
a) Babur
b) Akbar
c) Jahangir
d) Shah Jahan
Answer: a) Babur
Explanation: Babur’s autobiography, the “Baburnama,” is a remarkable literary work that includes detailed observations about India’s natural environment, including its plants, animals, and climate. It is considered one of the first personal diaries in Islamic literature.
13. Babur’s military strategies in India were influenced by which of the following?
a) The Mongol traditions of Genghis Khan
b) The military tactics of the Rajputs
c) The guerrilla warfare techniques of the Marathas
d) The Persian military methods of Shah Ismail
Answer: a) The Mongol traditions of Genghis Khan
Explanation: Babur, being a descendant of Genghis Khan, adopted and adapted Mongol military strategies, including cavalry mobility and the use of artillery in his campaigns in India.
14. The defeat of Rana Sanga at the Battle of Khanwa in 1527 was significant because it:
a) Established Babur as the undisputed ruler of North India
b) Forced Babur to leave India and retreat to Kabul
c) Marked the beginning of a long alliance between the Mughals and Rajputs
d) Led to the weakening of the Mughal Empire in India
Answer: a) Established Babur as the undisputed ruler of North India
Explanation: The Battle of Khanwa against Rana Sanga in 1527 was a decisive victory for Babur, which solidified his control over northern India
15. Which of the following was a primary reason for Babur’s repeated military failures in Central Asia before his conquest of India?
a) Lack of support from his Central Asian allies
b) Babur’s failure to build a superior adminstrative system
c) The superior military power of the Uzbek rulers
d) His inability to raise sufficient resources for warfare
Answer: c) The superior military power of the Uzbek rulers
Explanation: Babur faced repeated challenges from the Uzbeks, who controlled the key Central Asian cities of Samarkand and Bukhara. Despite his attempts, Babur was unable to hold on to these cities for long.
16. Babur’s legacy in terms of cultural contributions can best be understood through:
a) The development of Mughal architecture in India
b) His support for Persian art and literature in the Mughal court
c) His detailed descriptions of India’s environment and people in his autobiography
d) The establishment of a strong bureaucratic system for governance
Answer: c) His detailed descriptions of India’s environment and people in his autobiography
Explanation: The “Baburnama” provides valuable insight into Babur’s observations on India’s landscapes, plants, animals, and people.
17. Babur’s relationship with the Rajputs was characterized by:
a) Constant conflict and eventual subjugation
b) A series of diplomatic alliances with Rajput rulers
c) Military confrontation followed by strategic marriages
d) A policy of appeasement and religious tolerance
Answer: c) Military confrontation followed by strategic marriages
Explanation: Babur initially engaged in military confrontations with the Rajputs, including in the Battle of Khanwa, but later established alliances through marriages and diplomatic means, particularly with the Rajput rulers.
18. Babur gained the control over central India against which Ruler?
a) Ibrahim Lodhi
b) Medini Rai
c) Rana Sanga
d) Mahmud Lodi
Answer: b) Medini Rai
Explanation: Babur defeated Medini Rai of Malwa in the Battle of Chanderi in 1528, further gaining his control over central India.
19. Who was the son of babur?
a) Akbar
b) Humayun
c) Ibrahim lodhi
d) Mahmud Lodi
Answer: b) Humayun
Explanation: Humayun was the son of babur, he succeeded Babur and ruled the Mughal Empire in two phases: from 1530–1540 and again from 1555–1556 after regaining his throne.
20. Before coming to India, Babur was the ruler of which regions?
a) Kabul
b) Samarkand and Fergana
c) Kabul and Samarkand
d) All of the above
Answer: a) KabulExplanation: Babur had lost control of both Fergana and Samarkand to Shaybani Khan in 1501, the leader of the Uzbeks. In 1504, Babur established himself as the ruler of Kabul, which became his base for future conquests, including his campaigns in India. he reigh kabul from 1504 to 1526.
21. When did Babur first come to India?
a) 1504
b) 1519
c) 1524
d) 1526
Answer: b) 1519Explanation:
Babur first came to India in 1519 during an expedition to Punjab. However, it was in 1526, after his victory in the First Battle of Panipat, that he established the Mughal Empire in India
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