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Which ruler was responsible for the establishment of the Mughal Empire in India?

A. Akbar
B. Babur
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb

Explanation:

Babur was the founder of the Mughal Empire after defeating the Sultan of Delhi, Ibrahim Lodi, in the Battle of Panipat (1526). Option "Akbar" was a great Mughal emperor but not the founder. Option "Shah Jahan" was the builder of the Taj Mahal but did not establish the Mughal Empire. Option "Aurangzeb" was a later emperor, known for his expansionist policies.

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