Important Battles — Set 2
Days & Years · महत्वपूर्ण युद्ध · Questions 11–20 of 80
The Battle of Kalinga, which changed Emperor Ashoka's life, took place in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 261 BCE
The Battle of Kalinga occurred in 261 BCE and was known for its extreme bloodshed and suffering. Disturbed by the violence, Ashoka renounced war and embraced Buddhism. This transformation led to the spread of non-violence and Dhamma across Asia.
Which battle was fought in 1527 between Babur and Rana Sanga of Mewar?
Correct Answer: C. Battle of Khanwa
The Battle of Khanwa was a major conflict where Babur consolidated his hold on North India by defeating the Rajput confederacy. Babur used the title 'Ghazi' after winning this pivotal battle. This victory ended the primary threat to the newly established Mughal rule from the Rajputs.
The Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BCE involved which legendary Greek city-state's king?
Correct Answer: D. Sparta
The Battle of Thermopylae was fought between the Persian Empire and a small force of Greeks led by King Leonidas of Sparta. The 300 Spartans became legendary for their heroic 'last stand' at the narrow pass. Although the Persians won, the delay helped the Greeks eventually win the war.
The Battle of Waterloo (1815) saw the final defeat of which historical figure?
Correct Answer: C. Napoleon Bonaparte
The Battle of Waterloo was fought in present-day Belgium between the French and a coalition led by the Duke of Wellington and Gebhard von Blücher. This defeat marked the end of Napoleon's rule as Emperor of the French. It brought a definitive end to the Napoleonic Wars in Europe.
The Battle of Cannae (216 BCE) is considered a masterpiece of military strategy by which general?
Correct Answer: D. Hannibal Barca
During the Second Punic War, the Carthaginian general Hannibal used a double-envelopment maneuver to destroy a much larger Roman army. This battle is still studied in military academies for its tactical brilliance. It resulted in one of the highest death tolls in a single day of ancient warfare.
The Battle of Colachel (1741) was a unique instance where an Indian kingdom defeated a European naval power. Name the kingdom.?
Correct Answer: C. Kingdom of Travancore
The Kingdom of Travancore under Marthanda Varma defeated the Dutch East India Company in 1741. This victory effectively ended Dutch colonial ambitions in India. It is one of the rare historical examples of a non-European power winning a naval battle against a European one.
The Battle of Ten Kings (Dasarajna Yudha) is mentioned in which ancient Indian text?
Correct Answer: A. Rigveda
The Battle of Ten Kings is an ancient conflict described in the Rigveda involving the Bharata tribe. King Sudas emerged victorious against a confederacy of ten other tribes. This event is significant for understanding the early socio-political history of the Vedic period.
The Battle of Saragarhi (1897) involved 21 soldiers of which regiment against 10,000 tribesmen?
Correct Answer: D. Sikh Regiment
In the Battle of Saragarhi, 21 soldiers of the 36th Sikhs defended a small signal post against thousands of Afghan tribesmen. Every single soldier fought to the death rather than surrender. This battle is celebrated globally as one of history's greatest last stands.
The Battle of Tours (732 CE) is historically cited for halting the expansion of which empire into Europe?
Correct Answer: C. Umayyad Caliphate
The Battle of Tours was fought between Frankish forces under Charles Martel and the Umayyad Caliphate. This victory is credited with stopping the northward advance of Islamic forces into Western Europe. It helped establish the Frankish kingdom as the dominant power in Europe.
In the Battle of Khatoli (1518), Rana Sanga of Mewar defeated which Sultan of Delhi?
Correct Answer: A. Ibrahim Lodi
Rana Sanga defeated Ibrahim Lodi in the Battle of Khatoli, although the Rajput king lost an arm and was shot with an arrow. This victory established the Rajput ruler as the most powerful indigenous king in North India at the time. Ibrahim Lodi later lost his throne to Babur at Panipat.