Question

Consider the following statements about the Battles of Panipat:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1, 2 and 3
• B. 3 only
• C. 2 and 3
• D. None

Answer 1

The correct option is B

3 only

The First Battle of Panipat (1526), between the Mughal sultan Babur and the Delhi Sultan Ibrahim Lodi, resulting in a Mughal victorys.

The Second Battle of Panipat (1556), between the Mughal sultan Akbar and Hemu - the Hindu ruler of north India from Delhi, resulting in a Mughal victory.

The Third Battle of Panipat (1761), between the Durrani Empire Ahmad Shah Abdali of Afghanistan and the Maratha Empire Balavil Baji Rao, resulting in a Durrani victory.