7 Battles that changed the course of Indian History
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Fought between Emperor Ashoka and Kalinga, this brutal war's heavy casualties led Ashoka to embrace Buddhism and adopt non-violence as a guiding principle.
1. Kalinga War (261 BCE)
This battle marked the beginning of the establishment of Muslim rule in India. Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Muhammad Ghori in this battle, temporarily halting his expansion into India.
2. First Battle of Tarain (1191 CE)
This battle founded the Mughal Empire in India, with Babur defeating Ibrahim Lodi using superior tactics and innovative gunpowder weapons.
3. First Battle of Panipat (1526 CE)
This battle honors Maharana Pratap's brave resistance against Akbar. Though defeated, his courage and Rajput spirit remain legendary in Indian history.
4. Battle of Haldighati (1576 CE)
The Deccan Sultanates defeated Vijayanagara, marking its decline and significantly altering the political landscape of Southern India.
5. Battle of Talikota (1565 CE)
Robert Clive's victory enabled British dominance in India by defeating Siraj-ud-Daulah, establishing control over Bengal, and eventually the entire subcontinent.
6. Battle of Plassey (1757 CE)
Twenty-one Sikh soldiers of the British Indian Army heroically fought 10,000 Afghan tribesmen, their bravery commemorated as exceptional heroism.
7. Battle of Saragarhi (1897 CE)
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