Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
The empire of Babur included- 1. The area of Kabul 2. The area of Punjab 3. The area of modern Uttar Pradesh 4. The area of modern Rajasthan
Solution & Analysis
Answer: C
Concept
Babur’s empire was a transitionary state, bridging his Central Asian territories with the newly conquered plains of North India. It was geographically focused on the river valleys of the North.Explanation
Babur's empire spanned from Kabul (his base in Afghanistan) through the Punjab (secured at Panipat) to the Indo-Gangetic plains of modern Uttar Pradesh (secured at Khanwa and Ghaghra). However, he did not establish permanent administrative control over Rajasthan, which remained under the autonomous Rajput clans despite their defeat at Khanwa.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct as they represent the core belt of Babur’s four-year rule.
Logic 2: Rajasthan was a zone of conflict rather than an integrated part of Babur’s Mughal province system during his short reign (1526–1530).