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The First Battle of Delhi took place between the Maratha Empire and the Mughals. Marathas attacked the Mughal imperial capital at Delhi and defeated a well-trained Mughal Army. The Nizam of Hyderabad and the Nawab of Bhopal left Hyderabad to protect the Mughal Empire from the invasion of the Marathas, but they were defeated decisively in the Battle of Bhopal.
In which place was the battle given in the passage fought?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 'Talkatora'.
Key Points
- The battle given in the passage took place on 28 March 1737 between the Marathas and the Mughal Empire at Talkatora near Delhi.
- It was the first battle of Delhi that took place between the Maratha Empire and the Mughals.
- Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.
Additional Information
- Talkatora Garden is a Mughal-era garden situated on the Mother Teresa Crescent in New Delhi.
- In Mughal times, it used to be a tank and a swimming pool.
- The garden is now more famous for the Talkatora Stadium.
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