The correct answer is (c) 1658 AD.
The Battle of Dharmat was fought on 14 January 1658 between the Mughal Empire and the Maratha Empire. The Mughal army was led by Prince Aurangzeb, while the Maratha army was led by Shivaji Maharaj. The battle was fought near the village of Dharmat in the Malwa region of India. The Mughals were victorious, and Shivaji Maharaj was forced to retreat.
The battle was a turning point in the Mughal-Maratha conflict. It showed that the Mughals were still a powerful force, and it also led to the decline of the Maratha Empire.
The following are the possible answers to the question:
(a) 1656 AD: This is incorrect because the Battle of Dharmat was fought in 1658 AD.
(b) 1657 AD: This is incorrect because the Battle of Dharmat was fought in 1658 AD.
(c) 1658 AD: This is the correct answer because the Battle of Dharmat was fought in 1658 AD.
(d) 1659 AD: This is incorrect because the Battle of Dharmat was fought in 1658 AD.