Which province did Ahmad Shah Abdali seized from the Mughals?
I. Punjab
II. Awadh
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 1: Only I
Explanation:
Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded India multiple times in the 18th century and took advantage of the declining Mughal Empire. He seized Punjab and established control over it. In 1752, the Mughal emperor ceded Punjab and Sindh to Abdali. However, Awadh was not captured by him. Hence, only statement I is correct. This marked the decline of Mughal power and led to events like the Third Battle of Panipat.
Probable Exam Questions:
Q: When was Third Battle of Panipat fought?
A: 1761
Q: Between whom was it fought?
A: Marathas and Abdali
Q: Abdali belonged to which country?
A: Afghanistan
Q: When did Mughal decline begin?
A: 18th century