With reference to the military technology used in the sixteenth century, consider the following statements: 1. Cannons were an important addition to warfare during this period. 2. Babur relied solely on archers and did not use gunpowder technology in the first battle of Panipat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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NCERT Class 7 History — Chapter 4: The Mughals (16th to 17th Century)

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With reference to the military technology used in the sixteenth century, consider the following statements:

Cannons were an important addition to warfare during this period.
Babur relied solely on archers and did not use gunpowder technology in the first battle of Panipat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Options

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is (a).

Explanation

The 16th century marked a pivotal transformation in Indian military history with the introduction and effective utilization of gunpowder technology. The First Battle of Panipat (1526) is historically significant for the strategic deployment of field artillery and firearms in North India.

Statement 1 is Correct:
Cannons and muskets were a significant addition to warfare during the 16th century. Babur is credited with effectively introducing gunpowder artillery in North Indian warfare. His forces utilized matchlocks and field cannons, which provided a decisive advantage over traditional armies that relied primarily on elephants and cavalry.

Statement 2 is Incorrect:
Babur did not rely solely on archers. In the First Battle of Panipat against Ibrahim Lodi, Babur employed a strategic combination of cavalry (mounted archers) and artillery. He utilized the Ottoman (Rumi) device, which involved lashing carts together (the Araba) to protect his cannons and matchlockmen. The effective use of gunpowder by his master gunners, Ustad Ali and Mustafa, was a primary factor in his victory, contradicting the claim that he relied only on archers.

Key Takeaway:
Babur’s victory in the First Battle of Panipat (1526) was driven by the Tulughma strategy (flanking maneuver) and the Araba system (carts shielding artillery), marking the effective beginning of the gunpowder age in Mughal warfare.

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