Important dates
When did Nadir Shah raid Delhi?
1739
I was the ruler who refused the suzerainty of the Mughals and name the place I used to rule. Who am I?
Rana Pratap and Mewar
Who are Shivaji's parents? Answer Jijia Bhai & Shahji
Jijia Bhai & Shahji
The formation of ___________ in the eighteenth century led to a considerable change amongst the zamindars?
Bengal
Murshid Quli Khan was appointed as the subadar of Awadh in 1722.
False
When was the third battle of Panipat held?
1761
I am the founder of Hyderabad state and I am one of the most powerful member at the court of the Mughal Emperor Farrukh Siyar
Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah
He was a great Maratha general who is credited to have expanded the Maratha kingdom beyond the Vindhyas. Who is 'he'?
Baji Rao I
Under the Maratha administration, the title for the Prime Minister was _______.
Peshwa
The two emperors blinded by their nobles were Ahmad Shah and Alamgir II.
False
Who ruled from 1759-1816?
Shah Alam II
I sacked and plundered the city of Delhi in 1739 and took away immense amounts of wealth. Who am I?
Nadir Shah
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj founded and consolidate the Maratha Empire in 1674 with which of the following places as its capital?
Raigad
__________ carved out a stable kingdom with the support of powerful warrior families (Deshmukhs).
Shivaji
Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded north India five times between 1747 and 1761.
False
What was the ruling period of Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah?
1724-1748
I am a noble appointed as a governor and I often controlled the offices of revenue and military administration, who am I
Subadars
What were the Telugu warrior chiefs called?
Nayakas
It was extremely difficult for rulers after Aurangzeb to control their __________.
Manasabdars
Many Rajput chieftains built a number of forts on hill tops which became centers of power
True
Raja Jai Singh founded his new capital at Jaipur and was given subadari of Agra in ______.
1722
He was at the height of his power. He was the governor of Agra for 12 years and of Malwa for 5 to 6 years. Who is 'he' referred to in this context?
Raja Jai Singh
Murshid Quli Khan was once a _____ in the Bengal province during the Mughal rule.
Deputy Governor
________________________________ the ruler of Amber constructed five astronomical observatories, one each in Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Mathura and Varanasi.
Sawai Jai Singh
Murshid Quli Khan and Asaf Jah held a zat rank of 7,000 while Sa'adat Khan's zat was at 6,000.
True