In which of the following years was the state of Golconda finally annexed into the Mughal empire?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1687.
The state of Golconda was finally annexed into the Mughal Empire in 1687 during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb. After a prolonged siege of the Golconda Fort, Aurangzeb’s forces defeated the last Qutb Shahi ruler, Abul Hasan Tana Shah, marking the end of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. The conquest of Golconda gave the Mughals control over the Deccan region, including its vast wealth and the famous diamond mines of Kollur, which produced gems like the Koh-i-Noor. This annexation significantly expanded Mughal influence in southern India but also drained the empire’s resources due to Aurangzeb’s lengthy military campaigns.