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The First Battle of Panipat, which was fought in 1526, was between Babur and whom?

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The First Battle of Panipat, which was fought in 1526, was between Babur and whom?
aIbrahim Lodhi
bSikandar Lodhi
cBahlol Lodhi
dSher Shah Suri
✓ Correct answer: a) Ibrahim Lodhi
ExplanationThe First Battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi.When: The battle took place on April 21, 1526. Where: The battle was fought near the village of Panipat, in present-day Haryana, India.Who won: Babur's forces defeated Ibrahim Lodi's army.Result: The Delhi Sultanate was overthrown and Babur became the Emperor of Delhi and Agra.How Babur won: Babur's forces used gunpowder firearms and cannons, and were aided by new artillery from the Ottoman Turks.Hence the correct answer is option (A).

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