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Q109 (CDS-I/2002) History & Culture › Medieval India › Mughal expansion and wars Answer Verified

The Battle of Khanwa in 1527 was fought between

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The Battle of Khanwa was fought on March 16, 1527, between the first Mughal Emperor, Babur, and the Rajput confederacy led by Rana Sanga (Rana Sangram Singh) of Mewar [t2][t4]. Following his victory over Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat in 1526, Babur faced a significant challenge from Rana Sanga, who had consolidated power over Rajasthan and Malwa [c1][t1]. The battle took place at Khanwa, near Agra and Fatehpur Sikri [c1][t9]. Rana Sanga's forces were bolstered by Afghan allies, including Mahmud Lodi (brother of Ibrahim Lodi) and Hasan Khan Mewati, who sought to displace the Mughals [c1]. Despite the formidable opposition, Babur's superior artillery and tactical discipline secured a decisive victory [t3][t4]. This triumph effectively neutralized the Rajput threat and solidified Mughal rule in North India, completing the foundation laid at Panipat [t4][t6].

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  1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 14: The Mughal Empire > Battle of Khanwa (1527) > p. 200
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