Who was the founder and first ruler of the Mughal dynasty in India?
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Akbar
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Humayun
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Babur
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Jehangir
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Correct answer
Explanation
Babur (1526-1530) was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India, defeating Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526. Akbar was his grandson (third Mughal emperor), Humayun was Babur's son (second emperor), and Jahangir was Akbar's son (fourth emperor). None of them founded the dynasty.