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WorksheetsEighteenth-Century Political Formations Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What significant event occurred in 1739 that affected the Mughal Empire?
Nadir Shah invaded and plundered Delhi
The death of Aurangzeb
The establishment of the Maratha Empire
The third battle of Panipat
Who was the ruler of the Maratha kingdom known for establishing a strong state?
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Raja Jai Singh
Suraj Mal
Which group of people challenged Mughal authority during Aurangzeb's reign?
The Sikhs
The British
The Rajputs
The Jats
What was the Khalsa?
A type of fort
A political community of Sikhs
A Maratha military strategy
A tax system
Which province did Sawai Raja Jai Singh govern?
Bengal
Gujarat
Awadh
Malwa
What was the main reason for the decline of the Mughal Empire?
Invasions by the British
Internal conflicts and loss of authority
Natural disasters
The rise of the British East India Company
Who led the Sikhs in revolt against Mughal authority after Guru Gobind Singh?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Banda Bahadur
Suraj Mal
What was the role of the zamindars in the Mughal Empire?
Military leaders
Religious leaders
Tax collectors and landowners
Governors of provinces
Which battle marked a significant defeat for the Marathas in 1761?
Battle of Panipat
Battle of Agra
Battle of Malwa
Battle of Delhi
What was the primary economic issue faced by the Mughal Empire?
Lack of trade routes
Declining agricultural productivity
Wealth concentration among nobles
High taxes on peasants
