In which year did Babur defeat Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1526 CE.
The First Battle of Panipat took place on April 21, 1526, between the Mughal invader Babur and Ibrahim Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Babur achieved a decisive victory by effectively utilizing advanced military tactics, including field artillery (gunpowder) and the Tulughma (flanking) formation for the first time in northern India. This historic event led to the death of Ibrahim Lodi on the battlefield, marking the end of the Lodi Dynasty and laying the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India.