Dara Shikoh finally lost the war of succession to Aurangzeb in the battle of

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Dara Shikoh finally lost the war of succession to Aurangzeb in the battle of—

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Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Emperor Shah Jahan, was engaged in a war of succession against his brother Aurangzeb. The battle in which Dara Shikoh finally lost to Aurangzeb was the Battle of Samugarh.

Option 1: Dharmat - This battle took place in 1658, before the Battle of Samugarh, and saw Dara Shikoh emerge victorious against Aurangzeb. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option 2: Samugarh - This battle occurred in 1658 and was a decisive moment in the war of succession. Dara Shikoh`s army was defeated by Aurangzeb`s forces, leading to his eventual loss in the war. This option is correct.

Option 3: Deorai - This battle took place in 1659, after the Battle of Samugarh. It marked the end of Aurangzeb`s military campaign against Dara Shikoh. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option 4: Khanua - This battle is not directly related to the war of succession between Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb. It took place in 1527 between Babur and Rana Sanga of M