Which battle in 1526 ended the Lodi dynasty and established Mughal rule in…
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Which battle in 1526 ended the Lodi dynasty and established Mughal rule in northern India?
Answer: C. First Battle of Panipat — ConceptA dynastic transition is identified by linking the date of a conflict with the ruler who lost sovereignty and the regime that gained political control.…
- A.
Battle of Ghagra
- B.
Battle of Khanwa
- C.
First Battle of Panipat
- D.
Battle of Chausa
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Correct answer: C
Concept
A dynastic transition is identified by linking the date of a conflict with the ruler who lost sovereignty and the regime that gained political control.
For a battle-based history question, verify the year, the opposing leaders, and the immediate political consequence before selecting the event.
Application
In 1526, Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat. Ibrahim Lodi's defeat ended the Lodi dynasty, and Babur's victory established the foundation of Mughal rule in northern India.
Contrast
The other named battles belong to different stages of sixteenth-century political conflict:
The Battle of Khanwa was fought in 1527 between Babur and the confederacy led by Rana Sanga.
The Battle of Ghagra was fought in 1529 during Babur's campaign against eastern Afghan forces and the Bengal Sultanate.
The Battle of Chausa was fought in 1539 between Humayun and Sher Shah Suri.
Cross-check
Cross-checking the date 1526 and the defeated ruler Ibrahim Lodi points uniquely to the First Battle of Panipat.
Result
Therefore, the event was the First Battle of Panipat.