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Dara Shikoh finally lost the war of succession to Aurangzeb in the battle of _______.
Dara Shikoh finally lost the war of succession to Aurangzeb in the battle of _______.
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The correct option is B Samugarh
Battle of Samugarh was a decisive struggle in a contest for the throne between Dara Shikoh and his brother Aurangzeb. Dara’s army of about 60,000 was larger, but Aurangzeb’s was more experienced. After the battle, Aurangzeb imprisoned his brother Murad and Shah Jahan, while Dara, after a long pursuit and a second defeat, was executed in 1659.
Battle of Samugarh was a decisive struggle in a contest for the throne between Dara Shikoh and his brother Aurangzeb. Dara’s army of about 60,000 was larger, but Aurangzeb’s was more experienced. After the battle, Aurangzeb imprisoned his brother Murad and Shah Jahan, while Dara, after a long pursuit and a second defeat, was executed in 1659.
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