The landmark Second Battle of Panipat (1556) was fought between the young Mughal king Akbar (under Bairam Khan) and which north Indian ruler? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The landmark Second Battle of Panipat (1556) was fought between the young Mughal king Akbar (under Bairam Khan) and which north Indian ruler?
A. Sikandar Shah Suri
B. Sher Shah Suri
C. Hemu Vikramaditya
D. Rana Sanga
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Second Battle of Panipat was fought on November 5, 1556, between the forces of Akbar and Hemu, the military general and minister of the Sur Empire who had claimed the throne at Delhi.

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