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The famous battle of Panipat in 1526 was won by Babur primarily due to his effective use of which military tactic and artillery arrangement?
A. Eleventh-hour cavalry charge
B. Tulughma and the use of matching matchlocks/cannons behind carts✓ Correct Answer
C. Guerilla warfare in dense forests
D. Naval blockade along Yamuna river
💡 Solution & Explanation
Babur secured a decisive victory at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 against Ibrahim Lodi through his superior tactical deployment known as Tulughma, combined with the strategic positioning of artillery behind defensive carts. This marked one of the earliest instances of widespread gunpowder and cannon usage in Indian warfare.
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