Important Battles — Set 5
Days & Years · महत्वपूर्ण युद्ध · Questions 41–50 of 80
The Battle of Palkhed (1728) saw Baji Rao I defeat which ruler using guerrilla tactics?
Correct Answer: A. Nizam-ul-Mulk
Peshwa Baji Rao I used superior mobility and cavalry tactics to outmaneuver the Nizam of Hyderabad. The Nizam was forced to sign a peace treaty and recognize the Maratha claims to Chauth and Sardeshmukhi. This battle is considered a masterpiece of strategic maneuvering without heavy fighting.
Which battle in 1739 led to the sacking of Delhi by the Persian invader Nadir Shah?
Correct Answer: B. Battle of Karnal
Nadir Shah defeated the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah at Karnal in just three hours. He subsequently entered Delhi and looted the Peacock Throne and the Koh-i-Noor diamond. This event exposed the extreme weakness of the later Mughal Empire.
The Battle of Sobraon (1846) was the final and decisive battle of which war?
Correct Answer: D. First Anglo-Sikh War
The British victory at Sobraon ended the First Anglo-Sikh War. It led to the Treaty of Lahore and the partial annexation of the Sikh Empire. The battle was noted for its intensity and the heavy casualties suffered by the Sikh army.
The Battle of Assaye (1803) was a significant victory for which future Duke of Wellington in India?
Correct Answer: D. Arthur Wellesley
Arthur Wellesley, later the Duke of Wellington, defeated a massive Maratha force at Assaye during the Second Anglo-Maratha War. He considered this victory to be his greatest military achievement, even better than Waterloo. It broke the power of the Scindias and Bhonsles in Central India.
The Battle of Plassey was fought on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: B. Bhagirathi (Hooghly)
The battle took place at Palashi (Plassey) on the banks of the Bhagirathi river, a distributary of the Ganges. The site is located in modern-day West Bengal. Rain during the battle damaged the Nawab's gunpowder, which was a crucial factor in the British victory.
The Battle of Porto Novo (1781) saw the British defeat which famous Mysore ruler?
Correct Answer: A. Hyder Ali
British General Sir Eyre Coote defeated Hyder Ali at Porto Novo (modern-day Parangipettai). This victory checked the advance of the Mysore army during the Second Anglo-Mysore War. Porto Novo was an important trading port in South India.
The Battle of Actium (31 BCE) decided the fate of which ancient empire?
Correct Answer: B. Roman Empire
Octavian (later Augustus) defeated the combined naval forces of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. This victory ended the Roman Republic and led to the establishment of the Roman Empire. Octavian became the first Roman Emperor, Augustus Caesar.
The Battle of Britain (1940) was fought entirely in which medium?
Correct Answer: C. Air
The Battle of Britain was a major air campaign fought between the German Luftwaffe and the British Royal Air Force. It was the first major military campaign fought entirely by air forces. The successful defense of Britain prevented a planned Nazi invasion.
The Battle of the Somme (1916) is known as one of the deadliest battles of?
Correct Answer: A. World War I
The correct answer is 'World War I'. The Battle of the Somme took place in France and resulted in over one million casualties on both sides. It is infamous for the use of trench warfare and the first appearance of tanks in combat. It symbolizes the tragic scale of industrial warfare in the 20th century.
The Battle of Ghaghra (1529) was the last major victory for Babur against which forces?
Correct Answer: B. Afghans
The correct answer is 'Afghans'. Babur defeated the coalition of Afghan chiefs and the Sultan of Bengal at the confluence of the Ganges and Ghaghra rivers. This victory secured the eastern boundaries of the fledgling Mughal Empire. It was one of the first major battles in India where artillery and boats were coordinated.