Multiple choice

How was Zahir-ud-Din Muhammad, the Mughal ruler, popularly known as?

  1. Jahangir

  2. Shah Jahan

  3. Babur

  4. Humayun
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Zahir-ud-Din Muhammad Babur was the founder of the Mughal Empire. He was a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan, and he invaded India in 1526, defeating Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat. 'Babur' means 'tiger' in Persian, and he established the Mughal dynasty that ruled India for over three centuries.

Keep practicing — related questions