Question 43
MediumOriginal questionThe First Battle of Panipat, fought in 1526, was won by
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat in 1526, which ended the Delhi Sultanate and began Mughal rule.
The Second Battle of Panipat, in 1556, was won for Akbar.
The Third, in 1761, was fought between the Marathas and Ahmad Shah Abdali.
Worth noting
Three battles at the same place: 1526 Babur, 1556 Akbar, 1761 Marathas and Abdali. The year tells you which one is meant.
- Concept
- The three battles of Panipat
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
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