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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 44

SSC MTS - 09/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q44

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Who among the following was sent by Akbar to lead the Mughal army in the Battle of Haldighati which was fought in 1576?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The  correct answer is  option 4  i.e. Raja Man Singh I .

In the Battle of Haldighati fought on 18 June 1576, Akbar dispatched Raja Man Singh I of Amber to lead the Mughal forces against Maharana Pratap of Mewar. Man Singh, a prominent Rajput noble and one of Akbar’s trusted generals, commanded the Mughal army in this strategically important conflict fought at the Haldighati pass in Rajasthan’s Aravalli range.

Incorrect Options:

  1. Raja Maharana Pratap – He was the opponent in the battle, fighting against the Mughal forces to defend Mewar’s independence.

  2. Raja Medini Rai – He was a chieftain from Chanderi and not involved in this battle; he was more relevant during the time of Babur.

  3. Raja Todarmal – He was Akbar’s finance minister, known for revenue reforms, and did not command armies in battles.