History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2024 History
Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the Battle of Panipat due to which of the following reasons? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- 1. He had never been defeated in a war
- 2. He made first use of gunpowder in war in India
- 3. His army was large
- 4. The Lodi army was large and not apt for a battle
- 5. Babur had the support of Daulat Khan Lodi
A1, 2 and 3
B2, 4 and 5 ✓ Correct
C1, 4 and 2
D3, 1 and 2
Correct answer: (B) 2, 4 and 5 — The correct statements are 2, 4 and 5.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 2, 4 and 5.
★The First Battle of Panipat was fought in April 1526 between Ibrahim Lodi and Babur.
★Babur used gunpowder for the first time in India in this battle.
★The Lodi army was numerically larger but not well-suited for such a battle.
★Daulat Khan Lodi supported Babur in this conflict.
★Babur's Tulughma tactics and Ottoman-style artillery also decided the outcome in his favour.
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