Multiple choice

Babur's arch rival for the throne of Samarqand was:

  1. Ulugh Beg Mirza

  2. Ahmad Mirza

  3. Khusrav Shah

  4. Shaibani Khan Uzbeg

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Shaibani Khan was the leader of the Uzbeks and a formidable rival who repeatedly challenged Babur for control of Samarqand. Babur's early career was defined by his struggle against Shaibani Khan's expanding power in Central Asia.