About the Topic: The First Battle of Panipat (1526) marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India. Practice MCQ Questions covering causes, events, results and historical significance.
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Battle of Chanderi - 1530
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The first Battle of Panipat (1526) was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi, the Battle of Khanwa was fought between Babur and Rana Sanga in 1527 AD, the Battle of Ghaghra was fought in 1529 AD between Babur and Afghan rulers while the Battle of Chanderi was fought in 1528 AD between Babur and Medini Rai. Thus, option (d) is not correctly matched.
Ques: 2
At which of the following battles was artillery used for the first time by one of the two armies?
Correct Answer:
(A) First Battle of Panipat
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In India, artillery was used for the first time in the Battle of Panipat. The first battle of Panipat was fought on April 21, 1526. It was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. The battalion of artillery was headed by Ustad Ali Kul and the battalion of gunners was headed by Mustafa.
Ques: 3
Consider the following statements:
1.The first Battle of Panipat in 1526 was between Babur and Hemu.
2. The Second Battle of Panipat in 1556 was between Akbar and Ibrahim Lodi.
3. The Third Battle of Panipat in 1761 was between the Marathas and Ahmad Shah Abdali.
Which among the above statement(s) is/ are true?
Correct Answer:
(C) 3 only
The 1st Battle of Panipat in 1526 was between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. The result of the battle laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire by ending the rule of the Delhi Sultanate.
The 2nd Battle of Panipat in 1556 was between Akbar and Hemu; it decided in favour of the continuation of the Mughal rule.
The 3rd Battle of Panipat in 1761 between the Marathas and Ahmad Shah Abdali put an end to the Maratha ambition of ruling over India.
Ques: 4
The First battle of Panipat began on?
Correct Answer:
(C) April 21, 1526
The First Battle of Panipat was fought on April 21, 1526. It was a decisive clash between Babur's forces and the Lodi Empire, marking the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India. This battle was one of the earliest involving firearms and field artillery in the Indian subcontinent.
Ques: 5
Consider the following statements:
1. First Battle of Panipat led to the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate.
2. First Battle of Panipat was a decisive clash between Zahir-ud-din Babur and Ibrahim Lodi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
First Battle of Panipat led to the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate and paved the way for the establishment of the Mughal Empire in India.
First Battle of Panipat, fought on 21 April 1526 in northern India, was a decisive clash between Zahir-ud-din Babur and Ibrahim Lodi, the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty. This battle marked the foundation of the Mughal Empire and introduced firearms and field artillery to Indian warfare.