Question

Choose the correct statement(s) about the First Battle of Panipat.

• A. The First Battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi.
• B. Babur effectively used cannons in the Battle of Panipat.
• C. The First Battle of Panipat took place in 1556.
• D. Ibrahim Lodi used the Tulghuma strategy against Babur.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A The First Battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi.
B Babur effectively used cannons in the Battle of Panipat.

The First Battle of Panipat took place in 1526. It was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. Babur made effective use of cannons in this battle and captured Delhi and Agra. The Tulghuma strategy was used by Babur against the forces of Ibrahim Lodi, something which they had never seen before.