Babur, the first Mughal emperor, came to India in 1526. Which of the following statements about his background is NOT correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → He came from present-day Kazakhstan.
Option (1) He came from present-day Kazakhstan. — Not true of Babur. Babur came from present-day Uzbekistan, not Kazakhstan.
Option (2) He blended the cultural sensibilities of Persia and Central Asia. — True of Babur. He blended the cultural background and aesthetic sensibilities of Persia and Central Asia.
Option (3) He was a descendant of Emperor Timur and Chatghtai Turk. — True of Babur. He was a descendant of Emperor Timur and Chatghtai Turk.
Option (4) He was a keen patron of manuscripts and gardening. — True of Babur. He was a keen patron of art, manuscripts, architecture and gardening.
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