Question

Why did the Mughals emphasise their Timurid and not their Mongol descent?

Answer 1

he Mughals did not like to be known as Mongols. Genghis Khan’s memory was associated with massacre of people and invasional instinct. It was also linked with Uzbegs, their Mongol competitors.
They preferred their Timurid ancestry. Their great ancestor had captured Delhi in 1398. They were proud of their genealogy. Each ruler had his picture made with Timur.