Explanation: The First Battle of Panipat (c.1526 CE): This was one of the decisive battles of Indian history, fought between Ibrahim Lodhi and Babur.

• Ibrahim Lodhi was defeated and Babur was not only able to take control of Delhi and Agra but also got the rich treasure of Lodhis. Some key aspects of this battle were:
• Babur’s soldiers were less in number (only 12,000 soldiers against Lodhi’s troops of 100,000 soldiers) but the organisation of his army was far superior.
• Great achievement of Babur’s military tactics. He effectively applied the Rumi (Ottoman) method of warfare, also known as Tulguma system of warfare, wherein he encircled Ibrahim Lodhi’s army from both flanks.
• From the centre, his cavalry mounted attack with arrows and gun-fires under expert Ottoman gunners Ustad Ali and Mustafa, whereas the trenches and barricades provided adequate defence against the march of the enemy.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT