Question

Who among the following did Babur defeat in the year 1528 at Chanderi?
1. Muhammad Lodhi
2. Ibrahim Lodi
3. Bappa Rawal
4. Medini Rai

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Medini Rai

The correct answer is Medni Rai.

• The Battle of Chanderi took place in the aftermath of the Battle of Khanwa in which the Mughal Emperor Babur had defeated the Rajput Confederacy and firmly established Mughal rule.
• Babur decided to isolate the Rana by inflicting a military defeat on one of his vassals Medini Rai who was the ruler of Malwa.
• Consequently, in December 1527, taking a circumlocutious route Babur marched to the fortress of Chanderi in Malwa which was the capital of the kingdom of Malwa.
• Upon reaching Chanderi, on 20 January 1528, Babur offered Shamsabad to Medini Rai in exchange for Chanderi as a peace overture but the offer was rejected by Rai.

• The first battle of Panipat - 21 April 1526
• The second battle of Panipat - 5 November 1556
• The third battle of Panipat - 14 January 1761
• Battle of Khanwa - March 16, 1527.
• Battle of Halighati - 18 June 1576
• Battle of Buxar - 22/23 October 1764