PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2023
Answer
1526
Explanation
The First Battle of Panipat was fought on 21 April 1526 between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi Kingdom. Babur's decisive victory marked the end of the Delhi Sultanate under Ibrahim Lodi and laid the foundation of the mighty Mughal Empire in India. It was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery.
Key Points
- > Date: 21 April 1526.
- > Parties involved: Babur vs Ibrahim Lodi.
- > Significance: Beginning of the Mughal Empire in India.
- > Second Battle of Panipat: 1556 (Akbar vs Hemu).
- > Third Battle of Panipat: 1761 (Marathas vs Ahmad Shah Abdali).
- > Battle of Haldighati: 1576 (Akbar vs Maharana Pratap).
- > Babur utilized the 'Tulughma' tactic and cannons effectively.
Additional Information
Major Historic Battles
| Battle | Year | Combatants |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Panipat | 1526 | Babur vs Ibrahim Lodi |
| 2nd Panipat | 1556 | Akbar vs Hemu |
| 3rd Panipat | 1761 | Ahmad Shah Abdali vs Marathas |
| Haldighati | 1576 | Akbar vs Maharana Pratap |
Memory Tips
- Remember the sequence of Panipat dates: 26-56-61. 1526, 1556, and 1761. They map the rise, consolidation, and decline of powers around Delhi.