Which tradition did Babur, the first Mughal emperor, establish that was followed by his successors in India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Tradition of keeping memoirs
Option (1) Tradition of founding a painting workshop — Incorrect. The Nigaar Khana, a painting workshop, was founded by his son Humayun.
Option (2) Tradition of illustrating the Hamza Nama — Incorrect. Humayun started the illustration of the Hamza Nama, and Akbar continued it.
Option (3) Tradition of keeping memoirs — Correct. With his fervour for detailed writing, Babur began the tradition of keeping memoirs, which his successors followed.
Option (4) Tradition of translating Sanskrit texts — Incorrect. Akbar commissioned the translation of revered Sanskrit texts into Persian.
NCERT (2026-27): “Early Mughal Painting …Babur’s detailed accounts in Baburnama, his autobiography, are narratives of the emperor’s political carrier and artistic passion. Baburnama reflects the love and fondness that Babur had as an outsider for the Indian land and ecology. With his fervour for detailed writing, Babur established a tradition of keeping memoirs, a practice which was followed by his successors in India.…” |