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This bilingual Important Battles question tests the exact historical or historical association in “Important Battles question: Which ancient Indian ruler defeated Seleucus Nicator around 305 BCE?”. The validated answer is Chandragupta Maurya.
The verified answer to “Important Battles question: Which ancient Indian ruler defeated Seleucus Nicator around 305 BCE?” is Chandragupta Maurya, option B. The source-backed, question-specific record explains: Around 305 BCE Chandragupta Maurya defeated Seleucus Nicator the Greek general who tried to reclaim Alexander's eastern territories. The Treaty of the Indus resulted in territorial gains for Chandragupta and a matrimonial alliance. This evidence establishes the historical relationship required in this Important Battles item. Option B gives Chandragupta Maurya and satisfies every condition stated in the question. The remaining choices—Ashoka, Bindusara and Samudragupta—do not satisfy the complete requirement. Replaying that method for this Important Battles question confirms Chandragupta Maurya without relying on option position.
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Chandragupta Maurya, option B.
Identify the named battle and the exact qualifier used in the stem.
Ashoka, Bindusara, Samudragupta do not meet the complete historical requirement.
Check the verified participant or outcome and relevant historical record against the source stored with the question.
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.
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.
