Unit 2: Nationalism in the Subcontinent MCQS

Who founded the Mughal Empire in India?

A) Akbar

B) Babur

C) Humayun

D) Shah Jahan

Correct Answer: B) Babur

Explanation: Babur, after defeating Ibrahim Lodhi at the First Battle of Panipat (1526), founded the Mughal Empire in India.

The First Battle of Panipat was fought in 1526 between Babur and:

A) Rana Sanga

B) Sher Shah Suri

C) Ibrahim Lodhi

D) Humayun

Correct Answer: C) Humayun

Explanation: Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodhi, the last Sultan of Delhi, which marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India.

Babur introduced which advanced weapon in Indian warfare?

A) Elephants

B) Cannons (artillery)

C) Poison arrows

D) War chariots

Correct Answer: B) Cannons (artillery)

Explanation: Babur used gunpowder and cannons, giving him a huge advantage in battles like Panipat.

Which of the following was a key reason for Babur’s victory at Panipat?

A) His alliance with the British

B) Superior weapons and military tactics

C) Support from Rajputs

D) Weakness of Sher Shah Suri

Correct Answer: B) Superior weapons and military tactics

Explanation: Babur’s disciplined army and use of artillery made him victorious over larger armies.

Arrange the first five Mughal emperors in correct order:

A) Babur → Humayun → Akbar → Jahangir → Shah Jahan

B) Humayun → Babur → Akbar → Jahangir → Aurangzeb

C) Babur → Akbar → Humayun → Shah Jahan → Aurangzeb

D) Babur → Sher Shah Suri → Akbar → Jahangir → Shah Jahan

Correct Answer: A) Babur → Humayun → Akbar → Jahangir → Shah Jahan

Explanation: The correct order is Babur → Humayun → Akbar → Jahangir → Shah Jahan.