Previous year MCQs

Medieval History UPPSC 2010 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Jahangir – Battle of Balkh

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Jahangir – Battle of Balkh”.
The Battle of Balkh took place between the armies of the Samanid Empire and Saffarid forces in 900.
Mughal Emperor Battle Year
Babar Battle of Khanwa 1527
Humayun Battle of Chausa 1539
Akbar Battle of Haldighati 1576

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