Geography of Babur's Empire in India
Babur's empire at the time of his death included Kabul, the Punjab region, and large parts of modern-day Uttar Pradesh. It did not fully integrate Rajasthan, which remained under Rajput control.
Primary Reference: NCERT Class VII: Our Pasts - II
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Exam Year
2003
Evidence Source
Link ↗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
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
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.
Authentic Source Evidence
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.
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"What was the capital of Babur's Indian territories?"
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"Babur's empire was a 'Linear Empire'—it followed the strategic road from the Afghan mountains to the fertile plains of the Ganga."
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