HISTORY
MEDIAVAL INDIA
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Question
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The most decisive battle between the forces of Dara and Aurangzeb (in the war of Succession) was fought at
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Dharmat
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Samugarh
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Deorai
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Khajwa
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -At the Battle of Samugarh in May 1658, Dara Shukoh was defeated by his brothers Aurangzeb and Murad. Aurangzeb then deposed his father and assumed power. Dara Shukoh retreated from Agra and then went to Kathiawar via Thatta in Sindh. He once again met Aurangzeb in battle at Deorai where he was again defeated.
Detailed explanation-2: -He was assassinated by four of Aurangzeb’s henchmen in front of his terrified son on the night of 30 August 1659 (9 September Gregorian). After death the remains of Dara Shikoh were buried in an unidentified grave in Humayan’s tomb in Delhi.
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