Q. Which of the following warfare method was applied by Babur in first battle of Panipat?
Answer: Rumi Method
Notes: In the First Battle of Panipat Babur applied the Rumi method of warfare/ Tulguma system of warfare in the battle. 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 march of the enemy. His forces encircled Ibrahim’s army from two flanks. In the centre his cavalry mounted attack with arrows and gun fires by expert ottoman gunners. The Afghan army of Ibrahim Lodi suffered heavy causalities. Ibrahim Lodi died in the battle field. This method is also known as Ottoman Method.