The question below consist of a set of labelled sentences. Out of four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences which form a paragraph. It is generally held that Babur’s guns proved decisive in battle, firstly because Ibrahim Lodi lacked any field artillery, but also because the sound of the cannon frightened Lodi’s elephants, causing them to trample Lodi’s own men. P. The Left and Right divisions were further subdivided into Forward and Rear divisions. Q. Tulughma meant dividing the whole army into various units, viz. the Left, the Right and the Centre. R. The new war tactics introduced by Babur were the tulughma and the araba S. However a reading of the contemporary sources show that more than the gun, it was the tactics which helped in winning the day. Through this a small army could be used to surround the enemy from all the sides.
The question below consist of a set of labelled sentences. Out of four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences which form a paragraph. It is generally held that Babur’s guns proved decisive in battle, firstly because Ibrahim Lodi lacked any field artillery, but also because the sound of the cannon frightened Lodi’s elephants, causing them to trample Lodi’s own men. P. The Left and Right divisions were further subdivided into Forward and Rear divisions. Q. Tulughma meant dividing the whole army into various units, viz. the Left, the Right and the Centre. R. The new war tactics introduced by Babur were the tulughma and the araba S. However a reading of the contemporary sources show that more than the gun, it was the tactics which helped in winning the day. Through this a small army could be used to surround the enemy from all the sides. Correct Answer SRQP
The correct answer is 'SRQP'.
Key Points
- Statement S will follow statement 1 as it mentions that not only the guns but also tactics helped Babur in winning.
- Statement R will follow Statement S as it mentions the tactics used by Babur in the battle.
- Statement Q will follow statement R as it mentions what is the meaning of the tactics introduced by Babur.
- Statement P will be the last part.
Therefore, the correct sequence is SRQP.
- Sequence:
- It is generally held that Babur’s guns proved decisive in battle, firstly because Ibrahim Lodi lacked any field artillery, but also because the sound of the cannon frightened Lodi’s elephants, causing them to trample Lodi’s own men.
- S. However a reading of the contemporary sources show that more than the gun, it was the tactics which helped in winning the day. Through this a small army could be used to surround the enemy from all the sides.
- R. The new war tactics introduced by Babur were the tulughma and the araba
- Q. Tulughma meant dividing the whole army into various units, viz. the Left, the Right and the Centre.
- P. The Left and Right divisions were further subdivided into Forward and Rear divisions.