Important Battles — Set 8
Days & Years · महत्वपूर्ण युद्ध · Questions 71–80 of 80
The Battle of Chausa (1539) was fought between Humayun and?
Correct Answer: A. Sher Shah Suri
Sher Shah Suri defeated the Mughal Emperor Humayun at Chausa near Buxar. Humayun had to swim across the Ganges to save his life. This victory established Sher Shah as a major power in North India.
The Battle of Hydaspes (326 BCE) was fought between Alexander and Porus on the banks of the?
Correct Answer: C. Jhelum
Porus, the king of Paurava, fought against Alexander the Great on the banks of the Jhelum river. Porus used war elephants, which were new to the Greek army. Although Alexander won, he allowed Porus to continue ruling his kingdom.
In which battle did the British defeat the French to end their challenge in India?
Correct Answer: A. Battle of Wandiwash
The Battle of Wandiwash was fought in 1760 between the British and the French. Sir Eyre Coote led the British forces to a decisive victory over the French under Thomas Arthur, Comte de Lally. This battle ended French power in the Indian subcontinent.
The Battle of Karnal (1739) saw the Mughal Empire defeated by which invader?
Correct Answer: B. Nadir Shah
The Persian ruler Nadir Shah defeated the Mughal forces of Muhammad Shah at Karnal. Nadir Shah subsequently looted Delhi and took the Peacock Throne and the Koh-i-Noor diamond. The Mughal treasury was completely emptied after this invasion.
The Battle of Saraighat (1671) was a famous victory for which kingdom against the Mughals?
Correct Answer: B. Ahom Kingdom
The Ahom army led by Lachit Borphukan defeated the Mughal fleet on the Brahmaputra river. This was the last major attempt by the Mughals to extend their empire into Assam. Lachit Borphukan is celebrated as a hero in Assamese history.
The First Anglo-Sikh War ended with the Battle of?
Correct Answer: B. Sobraon
The Battle of Sobraon (1846) was the final and decisive battle of the First Anglo-Sikh War. The British forces defeated the Sikh Khalsa Army, leading to the Treaty of Lahore. This marked the beginning of the end for the independent Sikh Empire.
The Battle of Hydaspes took place in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 326 BCE
The Battle of Hydaspes was fought in 326 BCE during Alexander's Indian campaign. Porus ruled the region between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers. It was Alexander's last major battle.
The Battle of Tarain I (1191) was won by?
Correct Answer: B. Prithviraj Chauhan
Prithviraj Chauhan, the ruler of Ajmer and Delhi, defeated Muhammad Ghori at Tarain in 1191. Ghori was wounded and barely escaped with his life. He returned a year later with a larger force to win the second battle.
Which battle in 261 BCE led to the transformation of Emperor Ashoka?
Correct Answer: B. Battle of Kalinga
The Battle of Kalinga was so violent that Ashoka gave up his policy of physical conquest. He replaced it with 'Dhamma Vijaya' or conquest through righteousness. His rock edicts mention the horrors he witnessed during this war.
The Battle of Colachel (1741) was fought between Travancore and which European power?
Correct Answer: B. The Dutch
King Marthanda Varma of Travancore defeated the Dutch East India Company at Colachel. This was the first time an Indian state defeated a modern European naval power. It led to the decline of Dutch influence on the Malabar coast.