In 1526, who defeated the Sultan of Delhi, Ibrahim Lodi, at Panipat and captured Delhi and Agra?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Babur

Explanation:

• In 1526, Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi, at the First Battle of Panipat.
• This victory marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India. Babur's forces, despite being smaller in number, used superior tactics and artillery, leading to a decisive victory that allowed him to capture Delhi and Agra.

Information Booster:

Military Conquests of Babur:

Battle of Khanwa (1527):

• Babur faced Rana Sanga of Mewar near Agra.
• Rana Sanga's forces included Afghan allies, Mahmud Lodi, and Hasan Khan Mewati.
• Babur's victory led to the capture of Gwalior and Dholpur, strengthening his rule in the region.

Battle of Chanderi (1528):

• Babur defeated Medini Rai at Chanderi.
• This victory secured Babur's dominance over Malwa.
  

Battle of Ghagra (1529):

• Babur's final battle was against Afghan forces led by Mahmud Lodi and Sultan Nusrat Shah.
• Babur's victory along the Ghagra River ended major resistance, consolidating his power in northern India.

Additional Knowledge:

• Humayun was Babur's son and the second ruler of the Mughal Empire, but he came to the throne after Babur's death in 1530, and his reign was interrupted by an exile.
• Akbar, Babur's grandson, is considered one of the greatest Mughal emperors, known for expanding the empire and establishing a central administrative system.
• Maharana Pratap was a Rajput king famous for his resistance against Akbar's expansion, especially during the Battle of Haldighati (1576), but he was not involved in the events of 1526.