Match the following :
| Battle | Fought Between |
| 1. First Battle of Panipat | a. Akbar and Hemu |
| 2. Second Battle of Panipat | b. Babur and Ibrahim Lodi |
| 3. Third Battle of Panipat | c. Ahmad Shah Abdali and Marathas |
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2- 1-b, 2-a, 3-c
There were in total 3 battles that took place in Panipat:
- The first battle was fought in the year 1526 between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi and paved the way for Mughal Empire in India.
- The second battle was fought in the year 1556 which resulted in the re-establishment of the Mughal Empire under Akbar in Delhi.
- The third battle was fought in the year 1761 between the Maratha Empire and the invading Afghan Army led by Ahmed Shah Abdali, Gener.al of Nadir Shah.