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The Battle of Haldighati was fought in

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

Answer options

  1. 1756 A. D.
  2. 1576 A. D.
  3. 1756 B. C.
  4. 1576 B. C.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1576 A. D.

Explanation: The correct answer is B. 1576 A. D. The Battle of Haldighati was fought on 18th June 1576 A.D. between the Mughal forces led by Man Singh I of Amber (representing Emperor Akbar) and Mewar’s ruler Maharana Pratap. It took place in a narrow mountain pass at Haldighati in present-day Rajasthan. The name ‘Haldighati’ comes from the turmeric-coloured soil of the region (Haldi means turmetic).