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Major Battles and Military Campaigns in Ancient India

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the major battles and military campaigns that took place in ancient India.
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Which ancient Indian king is known for his victory at the Battle of Kalinga?

  1. Ashoka

  2. Chandragupta Maurya

  3. Samudragupta

  4. Harshavardhana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ashoka, the third Mauryan emperor, is known for his victory at the Battle of Kalinga, which led to his conversion to Buddhism and the adoption of a policy of non-violence.

What was the name of the battle fought between the Chalukyas and the Pallavas in the 7th century CE?

  1. Battle of Talikota

  2. Battle of Kanchi

  3. Battle of Vengi

  4. Battle of Badami


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Battle of Badami was a decisive victory for the Chalukyas, who defeated the Pallavas and established their dominance over the Deccan region.

Which ancient Indian kingdom was known for its military prowess and extensive conquests?

  1. Magadha

  2. Kalinga

  3. Kosala

  4. Avanti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Magadha, located in the eastern part of ancient India, was known for its powerful military and its conquests of neighboring kingdoms.

What was the name of the military campaign launched by Alexander the Great in India?

  1. Indian Expedition

  2. Macedonian Invasion

  3. Hellenistic Conquest

  4. Persian Campaign


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alexander the Great's Indian Expedition took place in 326 BCE and resulted in the defeat of King Porus and the annexation of Punjab to the Macedonian Empire.

Which ancient Indian king is known for his victory at the Battle of Plassey?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Ranjit Singh

  3. Tipu Sultan

  4. Clive of India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Clive of India, a British military commander, defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, at the Battle of Plassey in 1757, establishing British dominance in India.

What was the name of the military campaign launched by the Marathas against the Mughal Empire in the 17th century CE?

  1. Maratha-Mughal War

  2. Shivaji's Campaign

  3. Aurangzeb's Deccan Campaign

  4. Panipat War


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shivaji's Campaign, led by the Maratha king Shivaji, was a series of military campaigns against the Mughal Empire, resulting in the establishment of the Maratha Empire.

Which ancient Indian kingdom was known for its naval power and maritime trade?

  1. Chola

  2. Pandya

  3. Chera

  4. Satavahana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chola kingdom, located in southern India, was known for its powerful navy and its extensive maritime trade network, which reached as far as Southeast Asia.

What was the name of the military campaign launched by the British East India Company against the Sikh Empire in the 19th century CE?

  1. Anglo-Sikh Wars

  2. Sikh-British Conflict

  3. Punjab Campaign

  4. Lahore War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Anglo-Sikh Wars were a series of military conflicts between the British East India Company and the Sikh Empire, resulting in the annexation of Punjab to the British Empire.

Which ancient Indian king is known for his victory at the Battle of Panipat?

  1. Babur

  2. Akbar

  3. Jahangir

  4. Aurangzeb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi, at the Battle of Panipat in 1526, establishing Mughal rule in India.

What was the name of the military campaign launched by the Gupta Empire against the Western Satraps?

  1. Gupta-Satraps War

  2. Samudragupta's Campaign

  3. Chandragupta II's Conquest

  4. Ujjain Campaign


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Samudragupta's Campaign, led by the Gupta emperor Samudragupta, resulted in the defeat of the Western Satraps and the expansion of the Gupta Empire.

Which ancient Indian kingdom was known for its military prowess and its conquests in the Deccan region?

  1. Chalukyas

  2. Rashtrakutas

  3. Hoysalas

  4. Kakatiyas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chalukyas, a powerful kingdom in southern India, were known for their military prowess and their conquests in the Deccan region, including the defeat of the Pallavas.

What was the name of the military campaign launched by the British East India Company against the Maratha Confederacy in the 18th century CE?

  1. Anglo-Maratha Wars

  2. Maratha-British Conflict

  3. Deccan Campaign

  4. Pune War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Anglo-Maratha Wars were a series of military conflicts between the British East India Company and the Maratha Confederacy, resulting in the decline of the Maratha Empire.

Which ancient Indian king is known for his victory at the Battle of Buxar?

  1. Mir Qasim

  2. Shah Alam II

  3. Clive of India

  4. Warren Hastings


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Clive of India, a British military commander, defeated Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal, and Shah Alam II, the Mughal emperor, at the Battle of Buxar in 1764, consolidating British power in India.

What was the name of the military campaign launched by the Chola Empire against the Srivijaya Empire in the 11th century CE?

  1. Chola-Srivijaya War

  2. Rajaraja Chola's Expedition

  3. Kadaram Campaign

  4. Malaya Conquest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chola-Srivijaya War was a military conflict between the Chola Empire and the Srivijaya Empire, resulting in the Chola conquest of parts of Southeast Asia.

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