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The 'Second Battle of Panipat' in 1556 was fought between?

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

Answer options

  1. Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
  2. Akbar and Hemu
  3. Ahmad Shah Abdali and the Marathas
  4. Humayun and Sher Shah Suri

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Akbar and Hemu

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Akbar and Hemu šŸ“š Explanation: The battle was fought between the forces of the young Mughal Emperor Akbar, led by Bairam Khan, and Hemu, the Hindu general of the Sur dynasty. Hemu was on the verge of victory when an arrow struck his eye, causing his army to panic and flee. This victory ended the Sur threat and firmly re-established Mughal rule in India.