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The First Battle of Panipath (1526) marked the beginning of:

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

Answer options

  1. Sultanate’s rule in India
  2. Mughal’s Rule in India
  3. British East India company’s rule in India
  4. French East India company’s rule in India

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mughal’s Rule in India

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Mughal’s Rule in India. The First Battle of Panipat, fought on 21 April 1526, was a decisive battle between Babur, the ruler of Kabul, and Ibrahim Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi. Babur's forces, despite being outnumbered, used superior tactics like Tulughma and Artillery, leading to a decisive victory. This battle ended the Delhi Sultanate and marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India, which lasted for more than 300 years.