68ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022
In which of the following battles are the main opponents not correctly stated?
aBattle of Haldighati-Maharana Pratap and Akbar
bFirst Battle of Panipat-Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
cSecond Battle of Panipat-Tipu Sultan and Marathas✓ Correct
dMore than one of the above
eNone of the above
Explanation
The First Battle of Panipat was fought on 21 April, 1526, between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi, whereas the Battle of Haldighati was fought in June, 1576, between Maharana Pratap and Akbar. The Second Battle of Panipat was fought in November, 1556, between Emperor Hemchandra Vikramaditya (Hemu) and Akbar’s army, in which Akbar’s army emerged victorious.
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