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The 'Battle of Khanwa' in 1527 was fought between Babur and which Rajput ruler?

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

Answer options

  1. Rana Pratap
  2. Rana Sanga
  3. Maldeo Rathore
  4. Raja Bharmal

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Rana Sanga

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Rana Sanga šŸ“š Explanation: After his victory at Panipat, Babur faced his most formidable Indian opponent, Rana Sanga of Mewar, at Khanwa near Agra. Babur declared the battle a 'Jihad' and utilized superior gunpowder artillery to defeat the massive Rajput confederacy. This victory firmly established Mughal hegemony over North India and weakened the Rajput resistance for decades.