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Eighteenth-Century Political Formations Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Nadir Shah invaded and plundered Delhi

b)

The death of Aurangzeb

c)

The establishment of the Maratha Empire

d)

The third battle of Panipat

2.

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

a)

Maharaja Ranjit Singh

b)

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

c)

Raja Jai Singh

d)

Suraj Mal

3.

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

a)

The Sikhs

b)

The British

c)

The Rajputs

d)

The Jats

4.

What was the Khalsa?

a)

A type of fort

b)

A political community of Sikhs

c)

A Maratha military strategy

d)

A tax system

5.

Which province did Sawai Raja Jai Singh govern?

a)

Bengal

b)

Gujarat

c)

Awadh

d)

Malwa

6.

What was the main reason for the decline of the Mughal Empire?

a)

Invasions by the British

b)

Internal conflicts and loss of authority

c)

Natural disasters

d)

The rise of the British East India Company

7.

Who led the Sikhs in revolt against Mughal authority after Guru Gobind Singh?

a)

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

b)

Maharaja Ranjit Singh

c)

Banda Bahadur

d)

Suraj Mal

8.

What was the role of the zamindars in the Mughal Empire?

a)

Military leaders

b)

Religious leaders

c)

Tax collectors and landowners

d)

Governors of provinces

9.

Which battle marked a significant defeat for the Marathas in 1761?

a)

Battle of Panipat

b)

Battle of Agra

c)

Battle of Malwa

d)

Battle of Delhi

10.

What was the primary economic issue faced by the Mughal Empire?

a)

Lack of trade routes

b)

Declining agricultural productivity

c)

Wealth concentration among nobles

d)

High taxes on peasants