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Important Battles question: According to Banabhatta’s Harshacharita, who was blamed for the killing of Rajyavardhana?

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This bilingual Important Battles question tests the exact historical or historical association in “Important Battles question: According to Banabhatta’s Harshacharita, who was blamed for the killing of Rajyavardhana?”. The validated answer is Shashanka of Gauda. The item supports accurate revision and careful option elimination for SSC, Railway, Banking, Defence, State examinations and other competitive tests without reducing the answer to a generic memorisation statement.

ADevagupta of Malwa alone
BPulakeshin II
CShashanka of Gauda
DHarsha
Correct Answer: Shashanka of GaudaYour Answer: C

Explanation

The source-backed, question-specific record explains: The Harshacharita associates Grahavarman’s defeat and death with the Malwa ruler, while Rajyavardhana’s killing is blamed on Shashanka of Gauda. This evidence establishes the historical relationship required in this Important Battles item. Option A gives Shashanka of Gauda and satisfies every condition stated in the question. The remaining choices—Devagupta of Malwa alone, Pulakeshin II and Harsha—do not satisfy the complete requirement. Depending on the stem, a distractor may name a real commander but attach the wrong title, use a related event involving another power, reverse a correct association, or present a correct statement when the question specifically asks for the incorrect match. Replaying that method for this Important Battles question confirms Shashanka of Gauda without relying on option position. This approach builds accurate historical knowledge and careful option elimination for SSC, Railway, Banking, Defence, State and other competitive examinations.

Important Notes

  • This Important Battles item verifies Shashanka of Gauda as option A for the stated requirement.
  • Read every qualifier in the Important Battles stem before choosing Shashanka of Gauda as the response.
  • Choices Devagupta of Malwa alone, Pulakeshin II, Harsha fail the complete Important Battles requirement in this item.
  • Verify the named battle and verified participant or outcome independently to confirm Shashanka of Gauda as the result.

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What is the verified answer to “Important Battles question: According to Banabhatta’s Harshacharita, who was blamed for the killing of Rajyavardhana?”?

Shashanka of Gauda, option A.

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?

Devagupta of Malwa alone, Pulakeshin II, Harsha 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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