Time Limit: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 30
Attempt all questions.
Q1: Which event marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire's decline? (1 Mark)
(a) The Battle of Buxar
(b) Aurangzeb's Deccan Wars
(c) The First Anglo-Mysore War
(d) The Treaty of Allahabad
Q2: Which of the following was a major factor in the weakening of the Mughal administration? (1 Mark)
(a) Strong central leadership
(b) Decrease in trade and commerce
(c) Increasing power of subadars
(d) British territorial expansion
Q3: Who invaded and looted Delhi in 1739? (1 Mark)
(a) Ahmad Shah Abdali
(b) Guru Gobind Singh
(c) Nadir Shah
(d) Farrukh Siyar
Q4: Fill in the blank: The Sikhs organized themselves into bands known as ________, and later into larger groups called ________. (1 Mark)
Q5: Name any two regions that were under the control of the Marathas by the mid-18th century. (1 Mark)
Q6: What were the consequences of the peasant and zamindari rebellions in the 18th century? (2 Marks)
Q7: How did the Rajputs attempt to expand their power in the 18th century? (2 Marks)
Q8: Explain the significance of the Rakhi System introduced by the Sikhs. (2 Marks)
Q9: Describe the impact of Ahmad Shah Abdali's invasions on the Mughal Empire. (3 Marks)
Q10:What role did the Marathas play in reshaping Indian politics during the 18th century? (3 Marks)
Q11: Discuss the administrative strategies used by the Marathas to strengthen their rule. (3 Marks)
Q12: Explain the challenges faced by the Later Mughals in maintaining control over their empire. (5 Marks)
Q13: Analyze the impact of the decline of the Mughal Empire on the rise of regional powers in India. (5 Marks)
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