Identify the correct order of succession of the early Mughal Emperors.
A. Akbar
B. Humayun
C. Babur
D. Jahangir
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → C, B, A, D
C. Babur — 1526–1530; founded the Mughal empire after defeating Ibrahim Lodi at the first battle of Panipat (1526).
B. Humayun — 1530–1540 and 1555–1556; Babur’s son, driven out by Sher Shah Suri and back on the throne a year before his death.
A. Akbar — 1556–1605; Humayun’s son, who came to the throne at the age of 13.
D. Jahangir — 1605–1627; Akbar’s son (Prince Salim).