Practice Invasions (3.2.1.6) - India in the 18th Century

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Question 1.
Who invaded India in 1739 and looted Delhi?
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He was a Persian king.
Question 2.
Which emperor's death marked the beginning of the Mughal decline?
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He died in 1707.
3Question 3.
Who was Nadir Shah?
- A Mughal emperor
- A Persian invader
- A regional king
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Think about who took the Peacock Throne.
4Question 4.
T/F: Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded India only once.
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- False
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Consider the impact of his repeated invasions.
Question 5.
Compare and contrast the socio-political effects of Nadir Shah's invasion and Ahmad Shah Abdali's repeated incursions on the Mughal Empire.
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Consider the nature and frequency of invasions.
Question 6.
How did the invasions lead to the rise of regional powers at the expense of Mughal authority?
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Think about the consequences of weakened central authority.

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