Decisive Battles of Medieval India: facts and a 5-question quiz

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Five battlefields that changed who ruled India, from 1191 to 1576. This is a map-tap quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: 12th-16th century. Region: North India, Deccan. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

Panipat: Panipat saw battles in 1526, 1556 and 1761.
Tarain (Taraori): In 1191 Prithviraj won; in 1192 Muhammad of Ghor defeated him and opened the way for the Delhi Sultanate.
Haldighati: The battle on 18 June 1576 was fought in the Aravalli hills.
Khanwa: Khanwa confirmed Mughal rule in India.
Talikota: The combined armies of Bijapur, Ahmednagar, Golconda and Bidar defeated Rama Raya.

Quick answers

What should I know about Panipat? Panipat saw battles in 1526, 1556 and 1761.

What should I know about Tarain (Taraori)? In 1191 Prithviraj won; in 1192 Muhammad of Ghor defeated him and opened the way for the Delhi Sultanate.

What should I know about Haldighati? The battle on 18 June 1576 was fought in the Aravalli hills.

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