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Module - II Battles of Mughal Army

Military History of
Babur's men used gunpowder effectively against Lodi's army, with the help of two
Medieval India
experienced Ottoman gunners specially brought for the purpose. Then, taking Lodi by
surprise, two wings of Babur's army attacked from the rear and side. It was a grim
affair. Thousands died on both sides. In less than three hours, Ibrahim Lodi was killed
and the Delhi Sultanate was history.
Aftermath :The victory of Babur's invading army in the First Battle of Panipat, led
to the establishment of one of the great empires of medieval India - the Mughal dynasty.
Note
Even then Babur had to encounter several other opposition to his rule and the first one
came in the form of the Rajput King Rana Sanga, the ruler of Mewar who fought
Babur at Khanwa.

Intext Questions 7.2

1. What is Tulghuma and Araba?
2. What was the outcome of the battle of Panipat?

7.2 Battles during the early years of the Mughal Dynasty

At the time when the Mughals captured Delhi, the Rajputs were still ruling some parts
of North West India. By the beginning of 16th century, their strength reached its height
under the rule of Rana Sanga (Rana Sangram Singh), who was the king of Mewar in
Southern Rajasthan and who was also able to unite many other neighboring Rajput
kings to fight against foreign rulers. However, Rana Sanga was defeated in a fierce
battle by the Mughal invader Babur, and the splendour of a united Rajput polity waned
rapidly. It is largely from that period of Rajasthan's history that the view of the Rajputs
as valiant warriors is derived. It is important, therefore, to briefly highlight Rana Sanga.
He fought three battles with Babur.

Rana Sanga of Mewar
Maharana Sangram Singh (12 April 1484 - 17 March 1527) known as Rana Sanga,
was the Rajput ruler of Mewar, which is now located within the geographic boundaries
of present-day Rajasthan. He ruled from 1509 and 1527.

Rana Sanga succeeded his father, Rana Raimal, as king of Mewar, in 1508, following
a fierce power struggle with his brothers. Upon assuming the throne he set about
consolidating his power. One of Sanga's first acts as the ruler was to attack Malwa,

which was suffering from internal dissension between its Sultan Mahmud Khilji and its
Rajput Wazir, Medini Rao.

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