Consider the following: The arrival of Babur into India led to the: 1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent 2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region’s architecture 3. establishment — UPSC Prelims 2015 Answer & Explanation

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Consider the following: The arrival of Babur into India led to the:

introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent
introduction of the arch and dome in the region’s
establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Explanation

The correct option is "3 only" because Babur's arrival in India marked the establishment of the Mughal Empire, which was a continuation of the Timurid lineage he belonged to. While gunpowder usage and architectural innovations like the arch and dome were indeed influences of the Mughal period, these elements were already present in the subcontinent before Babur's arrival, particularly through earlier Islamic influences. Thus, the establishment of a new dynasty is the distinctive and significant impact of Babur's entry, aligning with the historical emphasis on dynastic changes in ancient Indian polity as covered in standard UPSC materials.

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