17. Political Formation in 18th Century (History Quiz)

17. Political Formation in 18th Century (History Quiz) Questions

• 1

  Who invaded north India five times between 1748 and 1761?
  A. Nadir Shah
  B. Ahmed Shah Abdali
  C. Alamgir II
  D. Farrukh Siyar

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Abdali, who invaded north India five times between 1748 and 1761.

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• 2

  Match the state with their founder
  State Founder
  a. Awadh i. Murshid Quli Khan
  b. Bengal ii. Asaf Jah
  c. Hyderabad iii. Sa‘adat Khan

  A. a – ii, b – iii, c – i
  B. a – iii, b – ii, c – i
  C. a – iii, b – i, c – ii
  D. a – ii, b – i, c – iii

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Point to Know-
  Awadh founded by Sa‘adat Khan (zat rank- 6,000)
  Bengal founded by Murshid Quli Khan (zat rank -7,000)
  Hyderabad founded by Asaf Jah (zat rank -7,000)

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• 3

  Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah, the founder of Hyderabad state, was member at the court of which Mughal Emperor?
  A. Aurangzeb
  B. Alamgir II
  C. Farrukh Siyar
  D. Ahmad Shah

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah, the founder of Hyderabad state, was one of the most powerful members at the court of the Mughal Emperor Farrukh Siyar

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• 4

  Which of the following Mughal emperors were blinded by their nobles?
  i. Farrukh Siyar
  ii. Ahmad Shah
  iii. Shah Alam II
  iv. Alamgir II
  A. Only i, ii and iii
  B. Only ii and iii
  C. Only iii and iv
  D. All of the above

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Farrukh Siyar (1713-1719) and Alamgir II (1754-1759) were assassinated and
  Ahmad Shah (1748-1754) and Shah Alam II (1759-1816) were blinded by their nobles.

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• 5

  Which of the following is true?
  i. Asaf Jah brought skilled soldiers and administrators from northern India
  ii. Asaf Jah ruled Hyderabad with interference from Delhi rulers
  iii. Hyderabad engaged in struggle against Marathas and with nayakas
  A. Only i and ii
  B. Only i and iii
  C. Only ii and iii
  D. All of these

  Answer - B

  Solution

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  Asaf Jah brought skilled soldiers and administrators from northern India who welcomed the new opportunities in the south.
  Although he was still a servant of the Mughal emperor, he ruled quite independently without seeking any direction from Delhi or facing any interference
  The state of Hyderabad was constantly engaged in a struggle against the Marathas to the west and with independent Telugu warrior chiefs (nayakas) of the plateau.

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• 6

  In which state the right to collect taxes was sold to the highest bidders?
  A. Hyderabad
  B. Awadh
  C. Bengal
  D. Rajasthan

  Answer - B

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• 7

  In Awadh, what is true regarding Revenue farmers?
  A. They get full authority of land by paying a fixed amount of sum to Zamindar
  B. They were given freedom in the assessment and collection of taxes by paying a fixed amount to state
  C. These farmers need to give 50% of their revenue to the state
  D. None of these

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  “Revenue farmers” (ijaradars) agreed to pay the state a fixed sum of money. Local bankers guaranteed the payment of this contracted amount to the state. In turn, the revenue-farmers were given considerable freedom in the assessment and collection of taxes

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• 8

  Murshid Quli Khan was appointed as_________ in Mughal rule?
  A. Subedar
  B. Diwan
  C. Naib
  D. Faujdar

  Answer - C

  Solution

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  Bengal gradually broke away from Mughal control under Murshid Quli Khan who was appointed as the naib, deputy to the governor of the province.

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• 9

  During whose reign the banking house of Jagat Seth became extremely prosperous?
  A. Murshid Quli Khan
  B. Farrukh Siyar
  C. Sa‘adat Khan
  D. Alivardi Khan

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Point to Know-
  Under the rule of Alivardi Khan (1740- 1756), the banking house of Jagat Seth became extremely prosperous.

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• 10

  The close connection between the state and bankers noticeable in which of the states?
  i. Awadh
  ii. Bengal
  iii. Hyderabad
  A. Only i and ii
  B. Only i and iii
  C. Only ii and iii
  D. All of these

  Answer - D

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