Mughal Empire and the First Battle of Panipat

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Who was Babur a descendant of?

Alexander the Great
Mahmud of Ghazni
Timur and Genghis Khan (correct)
Ashoka the Great

The Lodi army was smaller than Babur's army in the First Battle of Panipat.

False (B)

What was significant about the tactics employed by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat?

Innovative use of artillery, cavalry, and infantry formations

The First Battle of Panipat took place on _______________ in 1526.

<p>April 21</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical figures with their achievements:

<p>Babur = Founded the Mughal Empire in India Timur = Conquered a large portion of Central Asia Genghis Khan = Established the Mongol Empire Sultan Ibrahim Lodi = Led the Lodi dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Babur and the Mughal Empire

Founded the Mughal Empire in India in the 16th century
Descendant of Timur (Tamerlane) and Genghis Khan
Military campaigns in India marked the beginning of the Mughal era

The First Battle of Panipat

Took place on April 21, 1526, near the city of Panipat, in present-day Haryana, India
Fought between the forces of Babur and the Lodi dynasty, which ruled the Delhi Sultanate
Innovative tactics employed by Babur:
- Use of artillery
- Cavalry
- Infantry formations
Lodi army led by Sultan Ibrahim Lodi was larger but disorganized
Babur's strategic leadership and military prowess won the battle

Consequences of the Battle

Defeat of the Lodi dynasty
End of the Delhi Sultanate
Significant turning point in Indian history

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Test your knowledge of Babur and the First Battle of Panipat, significant events in Indian history that marked the beginning of the Mughal era. Learn about the military campaigns of Babur and the Lodi dynasty.