Question

______ laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire.
A)Humayun
B)Akbar
C)Aurangzeb
D)Babur

Answer 1

Hint: Chronological order of Mughal Emperors ( BHAJSA) Babur from AD 1526-1530, Humayun from AD 1530-1556, Akbar from AD 1556-1605, Jahangir from AD 1605-1627, Shah Jahan from AD 1628-1658, Aurangzeb from AD 1658-1707.

Complete step by step answer:
Option A- Humayun was the second emperor of the Mughal Dynasty. In 1530, he succeeded his father Babur to the throne of Delhi. He died on January 27 1556. since he was second in the line, this is not a correct option.
Option B- Akbar, was the third Mughal emperor who reigned from 1556 to 1605. He died on 27 October 1605. This option is not correct.
Option C- Aurangzeb, was the sixth Mughal Emperor, who ruled the continent for nearly 49 years. He was also called by his regnal title Alamgir i.e. the conqueror of the worlds.This option is not correct.
Option D- Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur was ruler of a kingdom centered on Kabul when he invaded India but his original territory was Farghana in Turkistan. in 1525, he captured the capital of Punjab that was Lahore and then made plans for an attack on Delhi. It is believed that he had advantages of fine artillery and well led troops which led way for his historic win. Wherein; he founded Mughal Empire in India , after overthrowing Ibrahim Lodi on the battlefield of Panipat in 1526. Babur, swept on to capture the other great centre's of North India- Gwalior, Kanauj, Jaunpur.After Babur exerted control over Delhi and Agra, He faced his strongest retaliation from Rana Sanga, the Rajput Ruler Of Mewar but his defeat bared testimony to the end of Rajput hopes for a restoration of Hindu power.

Note: From 1206 to 1526 is referred to as the medieval period of Indian history as well as the Mughal period, as it divides Ancient India and Modern India. Mughals originated in Central Asia and were descendants of Mongols and Timur Dynasty.