Arrange the following historical landmarks in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the most recent.

(A) Ahmad Shah Abdali defeats the Marathas
(B) Babur defeats Ibrahim Lodi
(C) Nadir Shah invades India
(D) Sher Shah defeats Humayun

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B), (D), (C), (A)

The correct answer is Option (2) → (B), (D), (C), (A)

Chronological Timeline

• (B) Babur defeats Ibrahim Lodi — 1526: This took place during the First Battle of Panipat, marking the end of the Lodi Dynasty and the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India.
• (D) Sher Shah defeats Humayun — 1540: Specifically at the Battle of Kannauj (following the Battle of Chausa in 1539), which forced Humayun into exile and established the Suri Empire.
• (C) Nadir Shah invades India — 1739: The Persian ruler defeated the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah at the Battle of Karnal and famously looted the Peacock Throne and the Koh-i-Noor diamond.
• (A) Ahmad Shah Abdali defeats the Marathas — 1761: This occurred during the Third Battle of Panipat, which significantly weakened Maratha power and influenced the subsequent rise of British dominance.