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Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. In February 1658, Suleiman Shikoh defeated Shuja near Banaras.
  2. The battle of Devaraya took place in March 1659.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes:
  1. In February 1658, Suleiman Shikoh defeated Shuja near Banaras and decided to pursue him into Bihar. On the other hand, after Dharmat's defeat, an urgent message was sent to Suleiman asking him to return to Agra soon.
  2. In March 1659, the Battle of Deorai near Ajmer was Dara's last major battle against Aurangzeb. Dara could have fled to Iran, but he wanted to try his luck again in Afghanistan.

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