Q. With reference to Babur’s military campaigns in India, consider the following statements:
1.In the Battle of Khanwa, Babur’s army faced a combined force led by Rana Sanga and supported by Afghan allies including Mahmud Lodi and Hasan Khan Mewati.
2.The Battle of Chanderi marked the final defeat of the Rajputs and ensured Babur’s unchallenged control over Punjab.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Babur’s forces at Khanwa were opposed by Rana Sanga’s army, which was reinforced by Afghan Muslim nobles like Mahmud Lodi and Hasan Khan Mewati.
- While the Battle of Chanderi strengthened Babur’s position in Malwa, it did not mark the final defeat of the Rajputs nor establish unchallenged control over Punjab.
Source: NCERT and History Of Medieval
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