Previous year MCQs

Medieval History UPPSC 1995 GS-I
Question

Battle that laid the foundation of Muslim power in India was:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Second Battle of Tarain

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Second Battle of Tarain”.
The Second Battle of Tarain (1192 AD) laid the foundation of Muslim power in India.

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