Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Mughals were descended from the Mongol Chengiz Khan and the Turk Timur.
2.Babur was the founder of the Mughal Empire.
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: C
Notes:

Explanation: India had been invaded from the west/ north-west several times over the centuries, beginning with Alexander.

  • Various parts of north India had been ruled by foreigners like the Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Kushans and Afghans.
  • The Mughals, descended from the Mongol Chengiz Khan and the Turk Timur, founded an empire in India which lasted for more than three centuries.
  • Babur was the founder of the Mughal Empire which was established in 1526 after Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the battle of Panipat.

Source: NCERT

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