Arrange the following significant battles in Indian history in chronological order, beginning with the earliest to the most recent.

(A) Battle of Kannauj

(B) Battle of Khanua

(C) Battle of Chausa

(D) Battle of Haldighati

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B), (C), (A), (D)

The correct answer is Option (2) → (B), (C), (A), (D)

To arrange these battles in chronological order, we need to look at the years they took place during the Mughal era:

1. Battle of Khanua (1527): Fought between the forces of the first Mughal Emperor Babur and the Rajput confederacy led by Rana Sanga of Mewar. Babur's victory consolidated Mughal power in Northern India.
2. Battle of Chausa (1539): Fought between the Mughal Emperor Humayun and the Afghan leader Sher Shah Suri. Humayun was defeated and narrowly escaped.
3. Battle of Kannauj (1540): Also known as the Battle of Bilgram, this was the decisive follow-up to Chausa. Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun again, forcing Humayun into exile for 15 years and establishing the Sur Empire.
4. Battle of Haldighati (1576): Fought between the forces of the Mughal Emperor Akbar (led by Man Singh I) and Maharana Pratap of Mewar.

Chronological Order:

• (B) Battle of Khanua – 1527
• (C) Battle of Chausa – 1539
• (A) Battle of Kannauj – 1540
• (D) Battle of Haldighati – 1576

Answer: The correct sequence is (B), (C), (A), (D).