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The 'Battle of Khanwa' (1527) was fought between Babur and:

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

Answer options

  1. Ibrahim Lodi
  2. Rana Sanga
  3. Hemu
  4. Sher Shah Suri

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Rana Sanga

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Rana Sanga šŸ“š Explanation: The Battle of Khanwa was fought on March 16, 1527, between the invading forces of the first Mughal Emperor Babur and the Rajput forces led by Rana Sanga of Mewar. This battle was fought for supremacy over Northern India. Babur's victory in this battle was more significant than the First Battle of Panipat as it crushed the Rajput confederacy. After this victory, Babur assumed the title of 'Ghazi'. It marked the consolidation of Mughal rule in India.