7 Historic Victories of India

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 01, 2024

Battle of the Ten Kings

King Bharata's decisive victory over alliance of ten tribes marked the rise of the Kuru clan, a crucial moment chronicled in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata.

Battle of Kalinga

Emperor Ashoka's defeat of Kalinga witnessed immense bloodshed. Witnessing the devastation. Ashoka embraced non-violence and Buddhism, shaping the Mauryan Empire's philosophy and ushering in an era of peace and tolerance.

Chola Naval Victories

The Chola Dynasty under Rajaraja Chola I and his successors established maritime dominance in the Indian Ocean. Their naval prowess extended their influence across Southeast Asia.

Hampi's Resistance

The Empire, with its capital Hampi, boldly resisted the Deccan Sultanates. While Hampi was eventually dismissed , the Vijayanagara army's extended resistance to the Sultanates and delayed their expansion.

Maratha

Maratha Raids on Mughal Territory Shivaji, the Maratha warrior king, employed innovative guerilla tactics to challenge Mughal control over parts of India.

Anglo-Mysore Wars

While ultimately defeated by the British East India Company, Tipu Sultan of Mysore displayed exceptional military strategies and resilience in these wars.

Indian Independence Movement

This wasn't a single battle, but a culmination of non-violent protests and armed struggles against British rule.

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