Question

Q3. Answer the questions briefly:

a. What were the reasons for Babur’s victory against Ibrahim Lodi. (any two)
b. Akbar was broadminded by nature and he had established Ibadat Khana why?
c. Mention any two functions of Election Commission.

Answer 1

Explanation:

a)Babur's guns proved decisive in battle, firstly because Ibrahim lacked any field artillery, but also because the sound of the cannon frightened Ibrahim's elephants, causing them to trample his own men.

b)Akbar was very broadminded. He wanted to work out a synthesis of all religions. His treatment with the Hindus was very tolerant.

In fact he was so liberal in his religious outlook that he attempted to find a new religion on the basis of good points of all religions.

c)The Election Commission prepares, maintains and periodically updates the Electoral Rolls, which show who is entitled to vote, supervises the nomination of candidates, registers political parties, monitors the election campaign, including the funding and exponential by candidates.