{"id":1343,"date":"2025-12-03T17:06:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T17:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=1343"},"modified":"2025-12-03T17:06:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T17:06:33","slug":"mcqs-based-on-modern-history-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=1343","title":{"rendered":"MCQs Based On Modern History &#8211; (5)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. What was one of the key reasons for the administrative breakdown during Muhammad Shah\u2019s reign?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Emperor&#8217;s dependence on corrupt courtiers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Expansion into Central Asia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Reforms by Nizam-ul-Mulk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Loyalty of regional governors<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 1. Emperor&#8217;s dependence on corrupt courtiers. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Muhammad Shah was described as weak and frivolous, indulging in luxury and placing trust in corrupt flatterers rather than capable ministers like Nizam-ul-Mulk. This led to administrative failure.\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. Why did Nizam-ul-Mulk leave the Mughal court and found the state of Hyderabad?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">He was dismissed from the post of wazir<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">He wanted to join the Marathas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">He was frustrated with court politics and ineffective leadership <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">He was offered kingship in Persia<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. He was frustrated with court politics and ineffective leadership.  <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Nizam-ul-Mulk was disillusioned with Muhammad Shah\u2019s lack of leadership and the factionalism at court. He resigned in 1724 and established Hyderabad, marking the beginning of imperial fragmentation.\n\n\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. What prompted Nadir Shah\u2019s invasion of India in 1738\u201339?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Religious conflict<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Weakness of the Mughal Empire and India\u2019s wealth <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Alliance with the British<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Personal enmity with Muhammad Shah<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Weakness of the Mughal Empire and India\u2019s wealth   <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Nadir Shah born into a humble family in Persia (modern-day Iran) \u2014 he was of Turkoman origin.<br\/>\n\n<b>Rise to Power:<\/b> Started as a shepherd and soldier, but rose through the military ranks due to his brilliance. Eventually became the Shah (king) of Persia in 1736 after overthrowing the Safavid dynasty.<br\/>\n<b>Restored Persian Power:<\/b> Nadir Shah rebuilt a crumbling Persia by defeating internal rebellions, recapturing lost territories (like Herat and Qandahar), and pushing back the Ottomans and Russians.<br\/>\n\n<b>Conqueror of Delhi:<\/b> In 1739, he invaded India, defeated the Mughal army at Karnal, captured Delhi, and looted its vast treasures, including:<br\/>\n\n\ud83d\udc8e The Koh-i-Noor Diamond<br\/>\n\n\ud83e\udd9a The Peacock Throne<br\/>\n\n<b>Plundered Wealth:<\/b> Took away around \u20b970 crores worth of treasures, enough to exempt taxes in Persia for three years.<br\/>\n\n<b>Infamous for Massacre:<\/b> Ordered a brutal massacre in Delhi after a few of his soldiers were killed by locals \u2014 thousands died in a single day.\n\n\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. What was the outcome of the Battle of Karnal in 1739?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Crushing defeat of the Mughal army by Nadir Shah<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mughal victory and revival of strength<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Treaty of peace between Persia and India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Maratha intervention to save the Mughals<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 1. Crushing defeat of the Mughal army by Nadir Shah  <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Mughal army, weakened by factionalism and poor leadership, suffered a devastating defeat. Muhammad Shah was captured, and Delhi was plundered.\n\n\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. How much wealth did Nadir Shah reportedly plunder from Delhi?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">10 crores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">25 crores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">70 crores <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">100 crores<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. 70 crores  <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Nadir Shah&#8217;s total plunder from Delhi was estimated at \u20b970 crores. He also took symbolic treasures like the Koh-i-Noor diamond and the Peacock Throne.\n\n\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. What was one of the key reasons for the administrative breakdown during Muhammad Shah\u2019s reign? View Answer Correct Option: 1. Emperor&#8217;s dependence on corrupt courtiers. Explanation: Muhammad Shah was described as weak and frivolous, indulging in luxury and placing trust in corrupt flatterers rather than capable ministers like Nizam-ul-Mulk. This led to administrative failure. 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