In which year did the Battle of Samugarh take place?

The correct answer is 1658. The Battle of Samugarh was a pivotal engagement fought on May 29, 1658, during the Mughal War of Succession. It was a decisive victory for Aurangzeb over his elder brother Dara Shikoh, significantly altering the course of Mughal history.

• A: 1658 is the correct year for the Battle of Samugarh.
• B: 1667 is incorrect; this date falls outside the period of the Mughal War of Succession.
• C: 1660 is incorrect; the major battles of the succession war concluded by 1659.
• D: 1666 is incorrect; this year is not associated with the Battle of Samugarh.