Question 1

In which year was the First Battle of Tarain fought between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

The Battle of Plassey, which established British company rule in Bengal, occurred in?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

The Battle of Hydaspes was fought between Alexander the Great and King Porus on the banks of which river?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Which battle in 1526 marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

The Battle of Buxar, which consolidated British power over North India, took place in?

Accepted Answer

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.

Important Battles — Set 1