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Consider the following statements about the Battle of Peshawar (1001): 1. It was fought between Mahmud of Ghazni and Jayapala of the Hindu Shahi dynasty. 2. Jayapala decisively defeated the Ghaznavid invasion. 3. Jayapala committed suicide by funeral pyre after the battle out of shame. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2, and 3

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1 and 3 only

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 1 and 3 only šŸ“š Explanation: The Battle of Peshawar was a significant conflict fought in 1001 CE. Mahmud of Ghazni easily defeated the massive army of King Jayapala of the Hindu Shahi dynasty. Deeply humiliated by his capture and the loss of his kingdom's prestige, Jayapala abdicated his throne and committed ritual suicide by self-immolation.