Correct option is C
The correct answer is: (c) Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation:
The First Battle of Panipat was fought on April 21, 1526, between Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, and Ibrahim Lodi, the last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. This battle marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India.
Babur, using superior military tactics, gunpowder weapons, and cavalry, decisively defeated Ibrahim Lodi, who was killed in the battle. Babur’s victory established Mughal dominance in northern India and ended the Lodi Dynasty.
Information Booster:
- The battle took place on April 21, 1526, at Panipat (Haryana).
- Babur introduced gunpowder artillery and the Tulughma (flanking) strategy, which helped secure victory.
- Ibrahim Lodi had a numerically larger army but lacked organized warfare tactics.
- Babur’s army used matchlocks (gunpowder firearms), giving them a significant advantage.
- The battle ended the Delhi Sultanate and established Mughal rule in India.
- Babur described the battle and his victory in his memoir, the ‘Baburnama’.
Additional Information:
- Sikandar Lodi: Ruler of the Delhi Sultanate from 1489 to 1517; he expanded the empire.
- Mahmud Lodi: Brother of Ibrahim Lodi, who later challenged the Mughals but was defeated in the Battle of Ghaghra (1529).
- Bahlul Lodi: Founder of the Lodi Dynasty (1451-1489); he was the first Lodi ruler of Delhi.
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