Q. Whom did Babur defeat in the battle fought in 1526 to establish Mughal rule in India?
(a) Daulat Khan Lodi
(b) Ibrahim Lodi
(c) Rana Sanga
(d) Sikandar Lodi
Ans: (b) Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation:
Babur defeated (b) Ibrahim Lodi in the battle fought in 1526 to establish Mughal rule in India. The battle, known as the First Battle of Panipat, took place near Panipat, in present-day Haryana, India. Ibrahim Lodi was the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate at that time, and Babur’s victory in this battle marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire’s rule in India. It was a significant turning point in Indian history and laid the foundation for the Mughal dynasty’s subsequent reign and expansion in the Indian subcontinent.
