Though today the term 'Mughal' evokes the grandeur of an empire, it was not the name the rulers of the dynasty chose for themselves. They referred to themselves as _________
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Though today the term evokes the grandeur of an empire, it was not the name the rulers of the dynasty chose for themselves. They referred to themselves as Timurids, as descendants of the Turkish ruler Timur on the paternal side.