Question 1

What is the verified answer to “Important Battles question: Timur's invasion of India (1398 CE) - which Delhi Sultan was ruling when Timur sacked Delhi?”?

Accepted Answer

Nasir ud-Din Mahmud, option C.

Question 2

What should be checked first in this item?

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

Question 3

Why are the other choices unsuitable?

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Firuz Shah Tughluq, Mahmud Shah Tughluq, Muhammad bin Tughluq do not meet the complete historical requirement.

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How can the association be verified?

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

Question 5

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

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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.

Question 6

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

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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.

Question 7

What was the Battle of Plassey and why is it important?

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The Battle of Plassey (June 23, 1757) was fought between the British East India Company led by Robert Clive and Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah of Bengal. The British won due to the betrayal of Mir Jafar. This battle established British dominance in Bengal and is considered the foundation of British rule in India.

Question 8

What was the Battle of Buxar and its significance?

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The Battle of Buxar (October 22, 1764) was fought between the British East India Company and a combined army of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah, and Shah Alam II. The British won and it resulted in the Treaty of Allahabad (1765). This battle confirmed British supremacy over the Mughal Empire and paved the way for the Diwani Rights in Bengal.

Question 9

What was the Third Battle of Panipat (1761)?

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The Third Battle of Panipat (January 14, 1761) was fought between the Maratha Confederacy and Ahmad Shah Durrani (Afghan ruler). The Marathas suffered a decisive defeat, resulting in the deaths of Viswas Rao and Sadashivrao Bhau. This battle ended the Maratha dream of pan-Indian domination and paved the way for British expansion.

Important Battles question: Timur's invasion of India (1398 CE) - which Delhi Sultan was ruling when Timur sacked Delhi?

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