In 1526, ______ was defeated by Babur at Panipat.

Ibrahim Lodi

The correct answer is Option 4- Ibrahim Lodi.

The First Battle of Panipat was fought on 21 April 1526 between the Mughal forces of Babur and the Lodi Empire, led by Ibrahim Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi. The battle was a decisive victory for Babur, who was able to defeat the much larger Lodi army using his superior tactics and firepower.

The other options are incorrect:

• Sikander Lodi was the father of Ibrahim Lodi, and he died in 1517, nine years before the battle of Panipat.
• Rana Lodi was a Rajput ruler who fought against the Mughals in the 16th century. He was not involved in the First Battle of Panipat.
• Bahlul Lodi was the founder of the Lodi dynasty, and he died in 1489, 37 years before the battle of Panipat.