Question

The battle of Khanwa took place in _____.
A. 1540
B. 1577
C. 1548
D. 1527

Answer 1

Hint: The Battle of Khanwa was fought between the Mughal forces under Babur and Rana Sanga of Mewar, who was leading the Rajput forces. It was fought in the village of Khanwa and the Mughals turned out victorious.

Complete answer: The Battle of Khanwa was fought in 1527 in the village of Khanwa. This battle was important because it set the primacy of the incoming Mughal influence which had already set in the area of Punjab and the surrounding regions by then.
In the first battle of Panipat, Babur had realised that the main forces which were to be tackled in the Indian subcontinent were the Rajputs and the Afghans. Therefore, in the Battle of Khanwa, which was being fought against the Rana Sanga of Mewar, by defeating him, Babur established his dominance.
This was possible as, in the Battle of Khanwa, the Rajput, as well as the Afghan forces, had joined hands. Almost all of the Rajput kings and feuds including the Afghans fought together. Therefore, defeating them together was an important feat to achieve.
So, the correct answer is (D).

Note: Babur had renewed the techniques of war in this battle. Until then, fighting with soldiers hand to hand was what Indian Kings had pursued. The usage of cannons by Babur was the strategic move that drove Rajputs to their defeat.