Select the option that is true regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

**A.** The first battle of Panipat was one of the decisive battles of India.

**R.** It brought into power a new band of invaders called Mughals.

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Select the option that is true regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

**A.** The first battle of Panipat was one of the decisive battles of India.

**R.** It brought into power a new band of invaders called Mughals.

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1. The First Battle of Panipat, fought in 1526, is recognized as one of the most pivotal battles in Indian history.

2. This battle was fought between Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, and Ibrahim Lodi, the last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.

3. Babur's victory in this battle marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India, introducing new military tactics such as the use of gunpowder and artillery.

4. The defeat of Ibrahim Lodi ended the Lodi dynasty and the Delhi Sultanate's reign.

5. Therefore, both the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) statements are true, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion because the battle's significance lies in the establishment of Mughal power in India.

**Answer:** Statements A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

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