INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS History Modern India
Q.

Which of the following pair(s) is/are correctly matched?

List-I (Important Battles)

List-II (Significance)

1. First Battle of Tarain

Establishment of an Islamic empire in India

2. First Battle of Panipat

Onset of Mughal Empire in India

3. Battle of Plassey

Led to English occupation of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Explanation:
  • Pair 1 is incorrect. Establishment of an Islamic empire in India is a significance or outcome of Second Battle of Tarain.
  • Pair 2 is correct. The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April 1526, was fought between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi Empire. It took place in north India and marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire.
  • Pair 3 is incorrect. The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22 October 1764 between the forces under the command of the British East India Company led by Hector Munro and the combined army of Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal; the Nawab of Awadh; and the Mughal King Shah Alam II. The battle fought at Buxar, was a decisive victory for the British East India Company. This victory led to the English occupation of India.

Thus, Option A is Correct.

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