Mughal Empire and Babur's Impact
Question
Consider the following: The arrival of Babur into India led to the
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 1.
introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent
- 2.
introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture
- 3.
establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region
Options
1 and 2 only
3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Babur's arrival led to the establishment of the Timurid dynasty (Mughal Empire), so statement 3 is correct. However, statement 1 is incorrect because gunpowder was already known in India before Babur's arrival—it was used by Indian kingdoms earlier. Statement 2 is also incorrect because arches and domes were already present in Indian architecture before the Mughals, particularly in Islamic architecture of the Delhi Sultanate period. Thus, only statement 3 is correct. The Mughals later developed and refined architectural styles but did not introduce arches and domes for the first time. > Remember: Babur established the Mughal Empire (Timurid dynasty) but did not introduce gunpowder or arches/domes to India, as these existed earlier. Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2015
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q41
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Medieval India - Mughal Period
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT History Ch.8 Medieval India
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