Consider the following statements :
The arrival of Babur into India led to the
1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent
2. introduction of arch and dome in the region's architecture
3. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region
4. introduction of cannons in warfare

Which of the above statements are correct?

Question

Consider the following statements :
The arrival of Babur into India led to the
1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent
2. introduction of arch and dome in the region's architecture
3. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region
4. introduction of cannons in warfare

Which of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Gunpowder was already utilized in siege warfare in South India and the Deccan prior to Babur, and arches and domes had been introduced centuries earlier by the Delhi Sultanate. Babur's invasion established the Timurid (Mughal) dynasty in Northern India (3) and introduced mobile field cannons/artillery (topkhana) along with the Tulghuma tactical battle array (4). Hence, statements 3 and 4 are correct.

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