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Who was the first emperor of the Mughal Empire?

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

Explanation:

Babur was the first emperor of the Mughal Empire, having founded it after defeating Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat (1526). Option "Akbar" was a great emperor but not the first. Option "Humayun" was the second Mughal emperor but faced several challenges during his reign. Option "Shah Jahan" was the fifth Mughal emperor, famous for constructing the Taj Mahal.

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