Q. With reference to Babur’s cultural and religious contribution, consider the following statements:
1.Babur was a committed Sunni Muslim but strictly followed a policy of religious tolerance towards his non-Muslim subjects in India.
2.His autobiography, Tuzuk-i-Baburi, was written in Persian, and it serves as a valuable source of information on Indian flora and fauna.
3.He introduced the Charbagh style of gardening to India, characterized by four symmetric sections divided by walkways or flowing water.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Incorrect. While Babur was generally a cultured and observant Muslim, he did not maintain strict religious tolerance. He declared the Battle of Khanwa against Rana Sanga a Jihad and assumed the title of Ghazi.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. His autobiography, Tuzuk-i-Baburi (or Baburnama), was written in his native Chagatai Turkish language, not Persian. It was later translated into Persian by Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana.
- Statement 3: Correct. Babur is credited with introducing the Persian-style Charbagh (Four Gardens) layout, characterized by symmetry and geometrical division, to India, setting a precedent for Mughal garden architecture.
