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Foundation of the Mughal Empire

ICSE · Class 7 · History & Civics

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Card 1Babur and Mughal foundation

Who founded the Mughal Empire in India?

Answer

Babur founded the Mughal Empire in India. He was an ambitious ruler who established Mughal power after defeating Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.

Card 2Babur and invasion of India

Why was Daulat Khan important in Babur's entry into India?

Answer

Daulat Khan was the Governor of Punjab and Ibrahim Lodi's uncle. He invited Babur, the king of Kabul, to invade India, which helped open the way for Mughal conquest.

Card 3Babur's background

What was Babur's family ancestry?

Answer

Babur was descended from Timur through his father's side and Chengiz Khan through his mother's side. He was proud of this ancestry.

Card 4Babur's early life

How old was Babur when he inherited the throne of Farghana, and in which year?

Answer

Babur was 11 years old when he inherited the throne at Farghana in CE 1494.

Card 5Babur's early conquests

What important place did Babur conquer when he was 14 years old?

Answer

Babur conquered Samarqand at the age of 14. This showed his early skill and ambition as a ruler.

Card 6First Battle of Panipat

What happened in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526?

Answer

Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526. The army of the last Delhi Sultan was completely destroyed by Babur's superior war tactics.

Card 7Babur's military tactics

Why did Babur win the First Battle of Panipat?

Answer

Babur won because he used artillery, had a better-trained army, and had superior cavalry. Artillery means large guns used in warfare on land.

Card 8Babur's rule

What did Babur do after taking over Agra?

Answer

Babur made Agra the capital. This was an important step in strengthening Mughal rule in India.

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