Question

Which of the following was not a part of the Tulghuma strategy used by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat?

• A. The whole army was divided into left, right and centre flanks.
• B. The centre flanks had carts connected with ropes, facing the enemy.
• C. Cannons were placed behind movable mantlets.
• D. The cannons were carried by the elephants.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The cannons were carried by the elephants.

In the First Battle of Panipat, Babur used cannons in a strategy called the "Tulghuma strategy". The whole army was divided into left, right, and centre flanks. The centre flanks had carts connected with ropes, facing the enemy. Behind this arrangement, cannons were placed behind movable mantlets.