Which Mughal emperor was the founder of the Mughal Empire?

(A) Babar
(B) Akbar
(C) Jahandar Shah
(D) Bahadur Shah Zafar

🧠 Explanation:

  • Babar was the first Mughal emperor who established the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent in 1526.
  • He defeated Ibrahim Lodhi in the First Battle of Panipat, marking the beginning of Mughal rule in India.
  • Babar was a descendant of Timur from his father's side and Genghis Khan from his mother's side.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is Babar, making option (A) accurate.