Which Mughal emperor followed Ottoman system of war in India

Jharkhand PCS (Mains) 2016

A. Akbar
B. Shah Jahan
C. Babar
D. None of the above

Answer: Babar

Option c is the correct answer. Babur successfully applied the Rumi method of warfare in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526. This method was traditionally used by Ottoman. In Rumi method, carts / canons were tied together to make an obstacle or barricade for enemy's army. The trenches and barricades provided adequate defence against the march of the enemy. His forces encircled Ibrahim's army from two sides.

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