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When did the Battle of Lalsot take place?

  1. 1787

  2. 1790

  3. 1765

  4. 1780


Correct Option: A

Naval Battle of Calicut took place in 

  1. 1752

  2. 1765

  3. 1754

  4. 1756


Correct Option: A

When did the Battle of Delhi between Maratha Empire and Rohilla Afghans to control Delhi take place?

  1. 1767

  2. 1766

  3. 1757

  4. 1760


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ahmed Shah Abdali in his fourth invasion to India entered Delhi and installed Allamgir II as Mughal emperor, while the real power was given to Rohilla Chief Najib Ad Dwallah for his help to Ahmed Shah. Under these circumstances the Mughal Wazir Imad Ul Mulk asked for Maratha assistance to ward of Abdali's dominance. Marathas eager to increase their influence in Northern India readily marched to Delhi and with help of Imad ul Mulk defeated Rohilla chief. This made Marthas the De facto rulers of Delhi and laid foundation for their further conquest of Punjab and Multan.

Shivaji's soldiers were specially trained in _______ warfare.

  1. Trench

  2. Air

  3. Guerrilla

  4. Attrition


Correct Option: C

Battle of Laswari took place in

  1. 1801

  2. 1803

  3. 1804

  4. 1806


Correct Option: B

Battle of Narela took place in 

  1. 1750

  2. 1755

  3. 1757

  4. 1760


Correct Option: C

When did the Battle of Khadki also known as Battle of Kirkee take place?

  1. 1815

  2. 1816

  3. 1817

  4. 1819


Correct Option: C

Battle of Mahidpur as part of Third Anglo -Maratha War took place in

  1. 1817

  2. 1818

  3. 1819

  4. 1820


Correct Option: A

Battle of Mandsaur between Marathas and Rajputs of Amber took place in

  1. 1749

  2. 1739

  3. 1733

  4. 1745


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Battle of Mandsaur was prominent in spreading dominance of Marathas in Rajputana. It was fought between Holkars (Martha confederate) and Rajputs of Amber (Jaipur). The victory of Marthas lead to further conquest of Bundi and Bundelkhand bringing them near to Delhi. It also enthused Scindhia (also a confederate of Marathas) to attack Rajputs.

When did the Battle of Koregaon as part of third Anglo-Maratha take place?

  1. 1812

  2. 1814

  3. 1816

  4. 1818


Correct Option: D