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History GK · Q285

Modern Indian History

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 285

Q285

Sindhia's troops were defeated by General Wellesley at

A.
Bessein
B.
Assaye
Answer
C.
Tanjore
D.
Poona

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The battle of Assaye, fought on September 23, 1803 between the Maratha and British armies, is largely forgotten in India. Yet it remains an amazing story of gallantry and skill on both sides. Assaye was a hard-won victory for the British, one that challenges common assumptions about how Europeans conquered the subcontinent.