Knowledge
Name two later Mughal rulers.
Bahardur Shah I
Jahandar Shah
Farruksiyar
MUhammad Shah
Why was there a constant struggle for power among the nobility?
They acted as a king-maker and became direct contenders of power.
You are the governor who held the combined office of the 'Subadar, faujdar, Diwan'. Who are you?
Saadat Khan
Who was awarded the title of 'Nizam-ul-mulk Asaf Jah'?
Chin Qilch Khan
Why Mansabdar became lax in maintaining the number of troops that was required?
Due to shortage of profitable jagirs and gradual weakening of centralized control.
Imagine you are a son/daughter of Haider Ali. After his death you are responsible to make the empire strong and effective. What steps will you take for the same?
Introduce Modern Weapon.
Make Modern navy.
Modernize Industry and trade.
Incorporate the idea of French revolution.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the leader of which Misl?
Sukerchakia Misl
Why there was a constant war of successions in Mughal empire?
Every prince considered himself to be the new ruler.
Imagine you are a historian studying the Maratha Empire in the early 18th century. You come across a key figure named Balaji Vishwanath, who played an important role in the rise of the Peshwas. Based on your study, answer the below question.
How did his appointment as Peshwa affect the governance and stability of the Maratha Empire?
Peshwa leadership helped transform the Maratha administration into a more effective and organized system.
Focusing on consolidating power and restoring the empire's strength after a period of instability.
Peshwa successfully negotiated important treaties, improved the financial system, and built strong alliances.
Third battle of Panipat was fought between?
Balaji Baji Rao and Ahmad Shah Abdali
why Marathas failed to establish ab all-India empire?
Maratha chiefs lack unity
Alienated regional rulers.
Neglected trade and Industry.
No attempt to improve the administration of territories.
Imagine you are the governor of Bengal, suggest measures for the consolidation and improved administration of Bengal.
Encourage agriculture, trade and industry.
Give loans to poor farmers
Strict control over collection of custom duties.