Important Battles — Set 1
Days & Years · महत्वपूर्ण युद्ध · Questions 1–10 of 80
In which year was the First Battle of Tarain fought between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori?
Correct Answer: C. 1191
The First Battle of Tarain took place in 1191 resulting in a victory for Prithviraj Chauhan. This conflict was fought near the town of Tarain in modern-day Haryana. It is a significant event in medieval Indian history marking the initial resistance against Ghurid expansion.
The Battle of Plassey, which established British company rule in Bengal, occurred in?
Correct Answer: D. 1757
The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757, between Siraj-ud-Daulah and the British East India Company. Robert Clive led the British forces to a decisive victory through strategic diplomacy and betrayal within the Nawab's camp. This battle is widely considered the starting point of British political dominance in India.
The Battle of Hydaspes was fought between Alexander the Great and King Porus on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: C. Jhelum
The Battle of Hydaspes occurred in 326 BCE on the banks of the Jhelum River. Despite a hard-fought struggle, Alexander emerged victorious but was highly impressed by the bravery of King Porus. Hydaspes is the ancient Greek name for the Jhelum river.
Which battle in 1526 marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India?
Correct Answer: D. First Battle of Panipat
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. Babur used superior tactics and gunpowder to defeat the numerically superior Lodi army. This victory directly led to the establishment of Mughal rule in North India.
The Battle of Buxar, which consolidated British power over North India, took place in?
Correct Answer: C. 1764
The Battle of Buxar was fought in 1764 between the British and a combined force of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah, and Shah Alam II. The British victory led to the Treaty of Allahabad in 1765. This agreement granted the East India Company the Diwani rights (revenue collection) of Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha.
The Battle of Haldighati in 1576 was fought between Maharana Pratap and the forces of which Mughal Emperor?
Correct Answer: C. Akbar
The Battle of Haldighati was fought between Maharana Pratap of Mewar and Akbar's forces led by Raja Man Singh. Although the Mughals technically won the field, Maharana Pratap continued his resistance from the hills for years. This battle remains a symbol of Rajput valor and patriotism in Indian history.
The Second Battle of Panipat (1556) was fought between the forces of Akbar and?
Correct Answer: D. Hemu
The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between Hemu, the chief minister of the Suri dynasty, and the young Mughal Emperor Akbar. Hemu was on the verge of victory until a stray arrow struck his eye, causing chaos in his ranks. Akbar’s victory secured the future of the Mughal dynasty in India.
The Battle of Talikota (1565) led to the decline of which major South Indian empire?
Correct Answer: C. Vijayanagara Empire
The Battle of Talikota saw a coalition of Deccan Sultanates defeat the Vijayanagara forces. This defeat resulted in the total destruction of the magnificent capital city, Hampi. It marked the end of the last great Hindu empire in South India.
Which battle saw the defeat of the Marathas by Ahmad Shah Abdali in 1761?
Correct Answer: D. Battle of Panipat III
The Third Battle of Panipat was one of the largest and most significant conflicts of the 18th century. The Maratha forces under Sadashivrao Bhau were defeated by the Afghan invader Ahmad Shah Abdali. This defeat significantly halted Maratha expansion and indirectly aided the rise of the British.
The Battle of Wandiwash (1760) was a decisive conflict between which two European powers in India?
Correct Answer: C. British and French
The Battle of Wandiwash was part of the Third Carnatic War between the British and French forces. The British victory under Sir Eyre Coote effectively ended French dreams of an Indian empire. It left the British East India Company as the dominant European power in the subcontinent.