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The "Battle of Ghaghra" (1529), the last major battle fought by Babur in India, was against?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. The Rajputs under Rana Sanga
  2. The Afghans under Mahmud Lodi
  3. The Marathas under Shivaji
  4. The Nawab of Bengal

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The Afghans under Mahmud Lodi

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) The Afghans under Mahmud Lodi šŸ“š Explanation: The Battle of Ghaghra was unique as it was fought both on land and in the river. Babur defeated the joint forces of the Afghan chiefs and the Sultan of Bengal, Nusrat Shah, who supported Mahmud Lodi. This victory consolidated Babur's control over North India shortly before his death in 1530.