Eighteenth-Century Political Formations Quiz

What significant event occurred in 1739 that affected the Mughal Empire?

• The death of Aurangzeb

• The third battle of Panipat

• Nadir Shah invaded and plundered Delhi

• The establishment of the Maratha kingdom

Who was the ruler of the Maratha kingdom known for establishing a strong state?

• Suraj Mal

• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

• Raja Jai Singh

• Maharaja Ranjit Singh

Which group of people challenged Mughal authority during Aurangzeb's reign?

• The Rajputs

• The Jats

• The Sikhs

• The Marathas

What was the primary role of the Khalsa in the eighteenth century?

• To build forts and palaces

• To collect taxes for the Mughal Empire

• To provide protection to cultivators

• To establish trade routes

Which Rajput ruler was involved in the factional politics at the Mughal court?

• Suraj Mal

• Sawai Raja Jai Singh

• Rana Pratap

• Ajit Singh of Jodhpur