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Q: Which of the following statements regarding the Mughal Empire in India is/are correct? Statement A: The Second Battle of Panipat also marked the beginning of Akbar’s rule and his territorial expansion. Statement B: The Battle of Haldighati was a historical battle fought in June 1576 during the reign of Akbar.
  • A. Only A
  • B. Only B
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Neither A nor B
Correct Answer: Option C - Second Battle of Panipat- The second Battle of Panipat took place in 1556, where Mughal Emperor Akbar’s forces clashed against the forces of Hemu, a Hindu King. This battle marked the beginning of Akbar’s rule as he was only 13 years old at the time and just beginning to establish his authority. The Battle of Haldighati was fought between the Mughals and Maharana Pratap of Mewar in June 1576, during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Hence Statement B is also correct.
C. Second Battle of Panipat- The second Battle of Panipat took place in 1556, where Mughal Emperor Akbar’s forces clashed against the forces of Hemu, a Hindu King. This battle marked the beginning of Akbar’s rule as he was only 13 years old at the time and just beginning to establish his authority. The Battle of Haldighati was fought between the Mughals and Maharana Pratap of Mewar in June 1576, during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Hence Statement B is also correct.

Explanations:

Second Battle of Panipat- The second Battle of Panipat took place in 1556, where Mughal Emperor Akbar’s forces clashed against the forces of Hemu, a Hindu King. This battle marked the beginning of Akbar’s rule as he was only 13 years old at the time and just beginning to establish his authority. The Battle of Haldighati was fought between the Mughals and Maharana Pratap of Mewar in June 1576, during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Hence Statement B is also correct.