Indian History and World History (Part-18)

MUGHAL PERIOD

Total Questions: 50

11. The First Battle of Panipat in 1526 was fought between the Lodi Empire and--------- [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 8.02.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) Babur
Solution:

In the First Battle of Panipat (1526), Babur faced the armies of Ibrahim Lodi, who was the Sultan of Delhi at that time.

  • Although Ibrahim Lodi's army was much larger, Babur's clever tactics and use of cannons gave him a massive advantage.

  • Ibrahim Lodi was killed in the battle.

12. When was the first battle of Panipat fought? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) 1526
Solution:

In the First Battle of Panipat (1526), Babur faced the armies of Ibrahim Lodi, who was the Sultan of Delhi at that time.

  • Although Ibrahim Lodi's army was much larger, Babur's clever tactics and use of cannons gave him a massive advantage.

  • Ibrahim Lodi was killed in the battle.

13. In 1526,-----defeated Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat and captured Delhi and Agra. [S.S.C. Online M.T.S. (T-I) 11.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Babur
Solution:

In the First Battle of Panipat (1526), Babur faced the armies of Ibrahim Lodi, who was the Sultan of Delhi at that time.

  • Although Ibrahim Lodi's army was much larger, Babur's clever tactics and use of cannons gave him a massive advantage.

  • Ibrahim Lodi was killed in the battle.

14. Battle of Panipat was fought in the year 1526 between Babur and----- [SS.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 7.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) Ibrahim Lodi
Solution:

In the First Battle of Panipat (1526), Babur faced the armies of Ibrahim Lodi, who was the Sultan of Delhi at that time.

  • Although Ibrahim Lodi's army was much larger, Babur's clever tactics and use of cannons gave him a massive advantage.

  • Ibrahim Lodi was killed in the battle.

15. The First Battle of Panipat was fought in the year- [SS.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) 1526
Solution:

In the First Battle of Panipat (1526), Babur faced the armies of Ibrahim Lodi, who was the Sultan of Delhi at that time.

  • Although Ibrahim Lodi's army was much larger, Babur's clever tactics and use of cannons gave him a massive advantage.

  • Ibrahim Lodi was killed in the battle.

16. Which Mughal Emperor fought the Battle of Panipat in 1526? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 7.02.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Babur
Solution:

In the First Battle of Panipat (1526), Babur faced the armies of Ibrahim Lodi, who was the Sultan of Delhi at that time.

  • Although Ibrahim Lodi's army was much larger, Babur's clever tactics and use of cannons gave him a massive advantage.

  • Ibrahim Lodi was killed in the battle.

17. In which year did the Battle of Khanua (Khanwa) take place between Babur and the Rajput forces led by Rana Sanga? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 7.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) 1527
Solution:

The battle of Khanua (Khanwa) was fought between Babur and the Rajput forces led by Rana Sanga in 1527.

  • It was fought between Rana Sanga and the Mughals.
  • Rana Sanga was the Indian ruler of Mewar.
  • The Mughals won the Battle of Khanwa.

18. Who defeated Rana Sanga in the battle of Khanwa in 1527? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 21.08.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Babur
Solution:

The battle of Khanua (Khanwa) was fought between Babur and the Rajput forces led by Rana Sanga in 1527.

  • It was fought between Rana Sanga and the Mughals.
  • Rana Sanga was the Indian ruler of Mewar.
  • The Mughals won the Battle of Khanwa.

19. The Battle of Khanua was fought between Babur and_________. [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 23.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Rana Sanga
Solution:

The battle of Khanua (Khanwa) was fought between Babur and the Rajput forces led by Rana Sanga in 1527.

  • It was fought between Rana Sanga and the Mughals.
  • Rana Sanga was the Indian ruler of Mewar.
  • The Mughals won the Battle of Khanwa.

  • Babur’s Major Battles:

    1. First Battle of Panipat (1526) — defeated Ibrahim Lodi.

    2. Battle of Khanwa (1527) — defeated Rana Sanga (Rajput confederacy).

    3. Battle of Chanderi (1528) — defeated Medini Rai (Rajput ruler).

    4. Battle of Ghagra (1529) — defeated Afghan forces and Bengal Sultanate.

20. Who did Mughal Emperor Babur defeat in the Battle of Ghagra in 1529? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 3.03.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Mahmud Lodi
Solution:

Babur defeated Mahmud Lodi in the Battle of Ghagra in 1529.

Lodi was supported by the Rajput kings of India.

Babur’s Major Battles:

  1. First Battle of Panipat (1526) — defeated Ibrahim Lodi.

  2. Battle of Khanwa (1527) — defeated Rana Sanga (Rajput confederacy).

  3. Battle of Chanderi (1528) — defeated Medini Rai (Rajput ruler).

  4. Battle of Ghagra (1529) — defeated Afghan forces and Bengal Sultanate.

Babur extended his frontier from the Oxus River in the west to the Ghagra River in the east and from the Himalayas to Gwalior.