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Practice later-mughal-period with 20 free MCQ questions covering medieval-indian-history. Detailed explanations in English and Hindi, perfect for UPSC, SSC, and competitive exam preparation.
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Q1.Who was the first Nawab of Awadh (Oudh) to establish independence?
Explanation: Saadat Khan Burhan-ul-Mulk was appointed Governor of Awadh in 1722 and gradually established an independent dynasty.
Q2.Who founded the state of Bharatpur (Jat Kingdom)?
Explanation: Churaman and his nephew Badan Singh are credited with founding the independent Jat state of Bharatpur.
Q3.In which year did Nadir Shah attack India?
Explanation: During the reign of Muhammad Shah, Nadir Shah attacked India in 1739 A.D.
Q4.Which battle was fought between Nadir Shah and the Mughals in 1739?
Explanation: Nadir Shah defeated the Mughal army in the battle of Karnal in 1739.
Q5.Which famous diamond did Nadir Shah take with him to Iran?
Explanation: Nadir Shah took the Kohinoor diamond and the Peacock Throne with him to Iran.
Q6.The invasion of Nadir Shah led to the loss of which strategic territory for the Mughals?
Explanation: Muhammad Shah had to cede all territories west of the Indus river, including Kabul, to Nadir Shah.
Q7.Who was the 'Wazir' of Muhammad Shah who fought against Nadir Shah?
Explanation: Khan-i-Dauran, the Mir Bakshi, died fighting in the Battle of Karnal.
Q8.When did Ahmad Shah Abdali invade India for the first time?
Explanation: Ahmad Shah Abdali's first invasion occurred in 1748. He was defeated at the Battle of Manpur.
Q9.Who was the Mughal Emperor during the first invasion of Ahmad Shah Abdali?
Explanation: Muhammad Shah Rangeela was still the emperor in 1748 when Abdali first invaded.
Q10.Which Mughal Emperor was blinded and deposed by his Wazir Imad-ul-Mulk?
Explanation: Emperor Ahmad Shah (1748-1754) was blinded and imprisoned by his Wazir Imad-ul-Mulk.
Q11.Who succeeded Emperor Ahmad Shah in 1754?
Explanation: Alamgir II was placed on the throne by Wazir Imad-ul-Mulk in 1754.
Q12.Which Mughal Emperor was reigning when the Battle of Plassey (1757) took place?
Explanation: Alamgir II (1754–1759) was the Mughal Emperor during the Battle of Plassey.
Q13.Who murdered Emperor Alamgir II in 1759?
Explanation: Wazir Imad-ul-Mulk murdered Alamgir II because he feared the emperor would join hands with Abdali.
Q14.What was the real name of Shah Alam II?
Explanation: The real name of Shah Alam II (1759-1806) was Ali Gauhar.
Q15.Who was the Mughal Emperor during the Third Battle of Panipat (1761)?
Explanation: Shah Alam II was the emperor, though he was living in exile at the time.
Q16.In the Third Battle of Panipat, who did Ahmad Shah Abdali defeat?
Explanation: In 1761, Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas, destroying their ambition to rule Delhi.
Q17.Which Rohilla chief acted as the supreme agent of Ahmad Shah Abdali in Delhi?
Explanation: Najib-ud-Daula was left by Abdali as the dictator of Delhi to protect the Mughal throne.
Q18.Which battle established the British as a great power in Northern India?
Explanation: The Battle of Buxar (1764) made the English a great power in northern India.
Q19.Who was the Mughal Emperor who participated in the Battle of Buxar?
Explanation: Shah Alam II formed an alliance with Mir Qasim and Shuja-ud-Daula against the British in 1764.
Q20.The 'Treaty of Allahabad' (1765) granted the Diwani rights of which provinces to the British?
Explanation: Shah Alam II granted the Diwani (right to collect revenue) of Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha to the East India Company.
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