Who was the first Mughal Emperor of India?
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Babar
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Akbar
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Sher Shah
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Shahjahan
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Correct answer
Explanation
Babar (also spelled Babur) was the first Mughal Emperor who founded the Mughal Empire in India in 1526 after defeating Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat. He was a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan, and his dynasty ruled India for over 300 years. Babar established the empire that would reach its zenith under Akbar the Great.