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Study Notes on the Battle of Marathon

Study Notes on the Battle of Marathon! First, Marathon is one of the decisive battles of the world; such it will ever remain, though modern criticism reduces it to comparatively insignificant dimensions in respect of the number engaged and slaughter made. The significance of the victory of Marathon as a triumph of Athens is that it saved the Greek, nay [...]

By |2015-08-10T05:40:19+05:30August 7, 2015|Battle of Marathon|Comments Off on Study Notes on the Battle of Marathon

Battle of Khanwa: Causes, Events and Consequences

Causes of the Battle of Khanwa (1527): 1. Ambitions of Babur and Rana Sanga: Both had very high ambitions of name and fame. Both had an eye on the whole of India. Each wanted to become the supreme power. 2. Charge of breach of faith: Both accused each other of breach of faith. From records it is not clear whether [...]

By |2015-08-08T09:53:18+05:30November 29, 2014|History of India|Comments Off on Battle of Khanwa: Causes, Events and Consequences
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