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NYT Daily • August 17, 2025

Emperor who founded the Mughal Empire

Answer:

BABUR

Hint:

This Central Asian conqueror wrote a memoir called the Baburnama after seizing Delhi in 1526.

Explanation:

This clue asks for the name of the historical figure who established the Mughal Empire in the early 16th century. The answer is "BABUR," the first Mughal emperor, who laid the foundation of the dynasty after his victory at the Battle of Panipat in 1526. The name is straightforward—no wordplay or hidden meanings—just a direct reference to the empire's founder. If you know Mughal history, his name should come to mind immediately.

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