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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 78

SSC CPO - 11 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q78

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In which of the following conflicts did Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, employ cannon and ammunition for the first time in India?

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Correct answer: B

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The correct answer is option 2 i.e. First Battle of Panipat.

  • The founder of the Mughal Empire, Babur, used cannons and ammunition effectively for the first time in India during the "First Battle of Panipat" in 1526.
  • This battle, fought near the town of Panipat in modern-day Haryana, was a significant milestone in Indian history as it marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India.
  • Babur's use of artillery, including cannons, played a crucial role in his victory over Ibrahim Lodhi, the Sultan of Delhi, and the establishment of the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent.