Eighteenth-Century Political Formations Quiz

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