The Second Battle of Panipat (April 5, 1556) was fought between whom among the following?
The Second Battle of Panipat (1556) was fought between Akbar’s Mughal forces, led by Bairam Khan and Hemu, the Hindu general who briefly captured Delhi. Though Hemu initially succeeded, he was fatally wounded during the battle. His defeat restored Mughal authority and firmly secured Akbar’s rule in northern India. ANSWER: (A) Akbar and Hemu
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The Second Battle of Panipat, fought on April 5, 1556, was a decisive clash between the Mughal army of young Emperor Akbar—commanded by his regent Bairam Khan—and Hemu, the powerful Hindu general who had declared himself ruler after capturing Delhi and Agra. Hemu entered the battlefield with great confidence, but an arrow struck his eye mid-battle, causing the Afghan army to panic. Without leadership, his forces collapsed. The Mughal victory decisively re-established their control over North India. This battle marked the beginning of Akbar’s long and successful reign and ensured the stability of the Mughal Empire.