Medini Rai of Chanderi, Hasan Khan of Mewat and Mahmud Lodi joined Rana Sanga with their forces to fight against which of the following Mughal rulers?
Correct Answer :
Babur
Solution :
The correct answer is Babur.
Historical Context:
Following the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 where Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi, Rana Sanga (the ruler of Mewar) posed the most significant threat to Babur's establishing rule in India. Rana Sanga formed a formidable grand alliance of Rajput kings and Afghan chiefs who wanted to expel Babur from India.
The Alliance:
Key historical figures who joined Rana Sanga's coalition forces included:
- Medini Rai, the ruler of Chanderi
- Hasan Khan Mewati, the ruler of Mewat
- Mahmud Lodi, the brother of Ibrahim Lodi, representing the Afghan forces opposed to Babur
The Battle:
This combined confederation fought against the Mughal Emperor Babur in the historic Battle of Khanwa on March 16, 1527. Babur emerged victorious in this battle, which consolidated the foundations of the Mughal Empire in Northern India.
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