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Important Battles question: Who was the Hindu general who briefly controlled Delhi before being defeated at Panipat in 1556?

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This bilingual Important Battles question tests the exact historical or historical association in “Important Battles question: Who was the Hindu general who briefly controlled Delhi before being defeated at Panipat in 1556?”. The validated answer is Hemu (Hemchandra Vikramaditya).

ADurgavati
BPorus
CPrithviraj
DHemu (Hemchandra Vikramaditya)
Correct Answer: Hemu (Hemchandra Vikramaditya)Your Answer: D

Explanation

The verified answer to “Important Battles question: Who was the Hindu general who briefly controlled Delhi before being defeated at Panipat in 1556?” is Hemu (Hemchandra Vikramaditya), option B. The source-backed, question-specific record explains: Hemu (also known as Hemchandra Vikramaditya) was the Hindu general of Adil Shah Suri who captured Delhi and Agra and declared himself emperor shortly before the Second Battle of Panipat in 1556. This evidence establishes the historical relationship required in this Important Battles item. Option B gives Hemu (Hemchandra Vikramaditya) and satisfies every condition stated in the question. The remaining choices—Durgavati, Porus and Prithviraj—do not satisfy the complete requirement. Replaying that method for this Important Battles question confirms Hemu (Hemchandra Vikramaditya) without relying on option position.

Important Notes

  • This Important Battles item verifies Hemu (Hemchandra Vikramaditya) as option B for the stated requirement.
  • Read every qualifier in the Important Battles stem before choosing Hemu (Hemchandra Vikramaditya) as the response.
  • Choices Durgavati, Porus, Prithviraj fail the complete Important Battles requirement in this item.
  • Verify the named battle and verified participant or outcome independently to confirm Hemu (Hemchandra Vikramaditya) as the result.

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What is the verified answer to “Important Battles question: Who was the Hindu general who briefly controlled Delhi before being defeated at Panipat in 1556?”?

Hemu (Hemchandra Vikramaditya), option B.

What should be checked first in this item?

Identify the named battle and the exact qualifier used in the stem.

Why are the other choices unsuitable?

Durgavati, Porus, Prithviraj do not meet the complete historical requirement.

How can the association be verified?

Check the verified participant or outcome and relevant historical record against the source stored with the question.

Why are Important Battles in Indian History significant for competitive exams?

Important Battles in Indian history are asked in UPSC, SSC CGL, Railway, and State PCS exams. Key battles include the First Battle of Panipat (1526), Second Battle of Panipat (1556), Third Battle of Panipat (1761), Battle of Plassey (1757), Battle of Buxar (1764), and Battle of Haldighati (1576). These battles shaped the political and social history of India.

What was the significance of the First Battle of Panipat (1526)?

The First Battle of Panipat (April 21, 1526) was fought between Babur of the Timurid dynasty and Ibrahim Lodi of the Delhi Sultanate. Babur won using superior military tactics including field artillery and flanking maneuvers. This battle ended the Delhi Sultanate and established the Mughal Empire in India. The use of gunpowder and artillery was a game-changer in Indian warfare.

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