Mughal Empire-2nd Battle of Panipat MCQs with Explanations
About the Topic: The Second Battle of Panipat (1556) established Mughal supremacy under Akbar after the defeat of Hemu. Practice MCQ Questions with answers and explanations.
Who fought the Second Battle of Panipat (1556 AD)?
Correct Answer:
(B) B. Akbar and Himu
The Second Battle of Panipat, fought in 1556, pitted the Mughal army of Akbar against the forces of Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, also known as Hemu. Hemu, a Hindu king, was the ruler of North India at the time. The battle resulted in a decisive Mughal victory, with Hemu's forces being defeated by Akbar's general, Bairam Khan.
Ques: 2
Consider the following statements:
1. The second Battle of Panipat marked the start of Akbar’s rule.
2. During their early dominance in India, the Mughals ruled only Punjab, Delhi, and Afghanistan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Second Battle of Panipat marked the start of Akbar’s rule and territorial expansion. During their early dominance in India, the Mughals ruled only Punjab, Delhi, and Afghanistan. The victory in the second battle led to further consolidation and expansion of the Mughal Empire.
Ques: 3
Consider the following statements:
Hemu was the Prime Minister and commander of the Islam Shah’s army.
Hemu won 22 battles between 1553 and 1556.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Hemu was the Prime Minister and commander of the Islam Shah’s army of the Sur dynasty. Hemu won 22 battles between 1553 and 1556. During Humanayun’s death, Hemu was in Bengal, suppressing a rebellion. Humayun’s death provided him with the perfect opportunity to defeat the Mughals.
Ques: 4
Which of the following is/are considered as the main cause(s) of the Second battle of Panipat:
Correct Answer:
(D)
All of the above
Second Battle of Panipat occurred for a variety of reasons, including Hemu’s rise to power, the Mughals’ perceived threat, differences in military capability, and so on.
Ques: 5
Consider the following statements:
1. Hemu was a Hindu emperor in Delhi by virtue of defeating Akbar/Humanyun’s army in Battle for Delhi.
2. Hemu was an adviser to Sher Shah Suri’s son Islam Shah from 1545 to 1553.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya or Hemu was a Hindu emperor in Delhi by virtue of defeating Akbar/Humanyun’s army in Battle for Delhi. Hemu belonged to Rewari in present day Haryana, who earlier was an adviser to Sher Shah Suri’s son Islam Shah from 1545 to 1553. Hemu had won 22 battles, as Prime Minister and Chief of Army of Islam Shah, during 1553 to 1556 to quell the rebellion by Afghan rebels against Sur regime.