Question

The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between _______.
a.Akbar and Hemu
b.Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
c.Humayun and Sher Shah
d.Akbar and Maharana Pratap

Answer 1

Hint: A total of three major wars were fought at Panipat, in the years 1526, 1556 and 1761. The Second Battle of Panipat was fought in the region of Panipat, in the year 1556, for gaining the control of Delhi.

Complete answer: The second battle of Panipat was fought for the control over Delhi, which was considered the power centre of North India. Let's take a look at the options:
a.Akbar and Hemu - Hemu was the king of Delhi in 1556, after his victory in the battle of Tughlaqabad. Akbar, at the same time was successful in suppressing the revolts in the Punjab region so he wanted to re-establish his rule at Delhi. Hence, the armies of these two rulers So, their armies clashed at Panipat in 1556. Thus, it is the correct option.
b.Babur and Ibrahim Lodi - Neither Babur nor Ibrahim Lodi were alive in 1556, as they had fought in the first battle of Panipat in 1526. Babur had died in 1530. So, it is an incorrect option.
c.Humayun and Sher Shah - Sher Shah was killed in his attack on Kalinjar Fort in 1545. Humayun had died in 1555, due to which Hemu was able to take Delhi from the Mughals. So, it is an incorrect option.
d.Akbar and Maharana Pratap - Akbar was very young in 1556, and was only a ruler in the name. Also, Maharana Pratap was not the ruler of Mewar in 1556. So, it is an incorrect option.

Thus, The correct answer is Option a.

Note: The first Battle of Panipat was fought between the Mughal invader Babur and the Delhi Sultan Ibrahim Lodi and ended in a Mughal victory. The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between the Afghan invader Ahmad Shah Abdali and Marathas where the Afghans had tasted victory.