Which of the following statements about the timeline of Babur's career is/are correct? 1. Babur first acquired the kingdom of Kabul after his final unsuccessful attempt to capture Samarqand. 2. Babur began his systematic raids into India from his base in Kabul only after the final defeat of the Lodis in 1526 CE. 3. Babur adopted the title Padshah (Emperor) upon his occupation of Kabul, years before his conquest of Delhi. Select the correct code: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 3 only

[C] 1 and 2 only

[D] 1 and 3 only

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. After being driven out of his ancestral home, Babur moved south and conquered Kabul in 1504 CE, which became his base for operations in India.
Statement 2: Incorrect. Babur carried out several preliminary raids into India, notably in 1519-1524 CE, targeting the border regions like Bhira and Punjab, long before the Battle of Panipat (1526 CE).
Statement 3: Correct. Babur assumed the title Padshah in 1507 CE, shortly after consolidating his position in Kabul, establishing a claim to imperial status independent of Central Asian traditions.