History · Mughal Empire
Consider the following statements regarding the Afghan tribal uprisings in the North-West Frontier during Aurangzeb's reign: Statement 1: During their 1667 uprising against Aurangzeb's forces, the Yusafzai Afghans primarily relied on conventional, open-field pitched battles rather than utilizing the challenging terrain to their advantage. Statement 2: The 1672 uprising led by Afridi chief Akmal Khan resulted in a major victory over Mughal troops, prompting Aurangzeb to personally travel to Hasan Abdal to manage military operations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false
- 2Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true✓
- 3Both statements are false
- 4Both statements are true
Correct answer
Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true
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