Why was the Battle of Samugarh considered the most decisive?

It directly led to the flight of Dara Shikoh and the surrender of the Agra fort, effectively making Aurangzeb the de facto Emperor.

Aurangzeb's War of Succession: Chronological Battles (2022 PYQ)

ID: MED_MUG_2022_43 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

Consider the following events of the reign of Aurangzeb and arrange them in chronological order:
1. Battle of Deorai
2. Defeat of Shuja near Banaras
3. Battle of Samugarh
4. Victory at Dharmat

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Correct Option: C

The chronological sequence of the Mughal War of Succession is: Defeat of Shuja near Banaras (Feb 1658), Victory at Dharmat (April 1658), Battle of Samugarh (May 1658), and finally the Battle of Deorai (April 1659).

Consider the following events of the reign of Aurangzeb and arrange them in chronological order:1. Battle of Deorai2. Defeat of Shuja near Banaras3. Battle of Samugarh4. Victory at Dharmat

Consider the following events of the reign of Aurangzeb and arrange them in chronological order:
1. Battle of Deorai
2. Defeat of Shuja near Banaras
3. Battle of Samugarh
4. Victory at Dharmat