The strategic military formation called 'Tulughma', involving flanking cavalry maneuvers, was famously used in India for the first time by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The strategic military formation called 'Tulughma', involving flanking cavalry maneuvers, was famously used in India for the first time by:

A. Alauddin Khalji at Devagiri

B. Babur at the First Battle of Panipat

C. Akbar at Haldighati

D. Sher Shah Suri at Chausa

Answer: Option B

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Babur adopted the 'Tulughma' tactic from the Uzbeks, using swift flanking cavalry to encircle Ibrahim Lodi's massive army, proving decisive in his victory at Panipat.

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