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Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Mughals”:
1.They were descended from sultanates and Persians.
2.They were founded an empire in India which lasted for more than three centuries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: The Mughals, descended from the Mongol Chengiz Khan and the Turk Timur, founded an empire in India which lasted for more than three centuries.

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Mughals”: 1.They were descended from sultanates and Persians. 2.They were founded an empire in India which lasted for more than three centuries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Mughals”:
1.They were descended from sultanates and Persians.
2.They were founded an empire in India which lasted for more than three centuries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?