Which was the first Mughal ruler who included Kabul and Kandahar in the Indian empire after the decline of the Kushan Empire?
Babur was the first Mughal ruler to include Kabul and Kandahar within his empire’s sphere of influence. After being driven from Fergana, he captured Kabul in 1504, making it his operational base and establishing a secure supply route. This conquest strategically re-established a link between North India and Central Asia that had been broken since the decline of the Kushan Empire. The correct answer is (A) Babur.
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Babur was the first ruler of the Mughal line to bring Kabul and Kandahar under a consolidated empire connected to India, after the Kushan era. He captured Kabul in 1504 and Kandahar later, securing the vital Hindu Kush passes. This control was essential for the Mughals, providing them with access to trade routes and military reinforcement from Central Asia, forming the critical strategic base from which he launched his successful campaign into India.