Babur first used the renowned Tulughma policy in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 against the forces of Ibrahim Lodi. This Ottoman-inspired tactic involved a complex formation where the army’s flanks were able to swiftly circle and envelop the enemy’s center. Coupled with the innovative use of artillery (cannons and muskets), Tulughma was instrumental in securing a decisive victory for the Mughals. ANSWER: (B) In the First Battle of Panipat
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Babur’s introduction of the Tulughma policy in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 was a pivotal moment in Indian military history. This strategy, borrowed from the Uzbek and Ottoman military playbook, involved dividing the army into different units, including a flanking detachment (the Tulughma section) tasked with circling the enemy’s rear and attacking from behind.
The policy, combined with the strategic placement of artillery (cannons) and musket-carrying infantry shielded by a row of carts (araba), completely neutralized the superior numbers and traditional war elephants of the Delhi Sultanate under Ibrahim Lodi. This tactical brilliance led to a crushing Mughal victory, establishing the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India.