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Ahmad Shah Abdali's Invasion of India and Mughal-Maharatha Alliance

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Which ruler of Afghanistan was attracted by the riches of India and marched on the Punjab in 1751 CE?

Akbar

Babur

Aurangzeb

Ahmadshah Abdali (correct)

What was the state of the Mughal territory when Ahmadshah Abdali invaded India?

Facing a threat of invasion from the Marathas

Facing a threat of invasion from the Rohillas

In anarchy (correct)

Prosperous and stable

Why did the Mughals seek the help of the Marathas against Ahmadshah Abdali's invasion?

The Mughals were facing a threat from the Jats and Rajputs

The Mughals were the only power strong enough to protect Delhi

The Mughals were facing a threat from the Marathas themselves

The Mughals were facing a threat from the Rohillas and Afghans (correct)

What were the terms of the treaty between the Mughals and the Marathas in 1752 CE?

<p>The Marathas agreed to protect the Mughal power from enemies, and in return, they were to get cash money and the right to collect chauthai in certain territories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason the Mughals sought the help of the Marathas against Ahmadshah Abdali's invasion?

<p>The Mughals were facing a threat of invasion from Ahmadshah Abdali.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Ahmadshah Abdali's Invasion

Ahmadshah Abdali, the ruler of Afghanistan, was attracted to the riches of India and marched on the Punjab in 1751 CE.
The Mughal territory was facing anarchy, which led to the Mughals seeking help from the Marathas to protect themselves from Abdali's invasion.

Treaty between the Mughals and the Marathas

The Emperor entered into a treaty with the Marathas in April 1752 to ensure their protection from enemies.
According to the treaty, the Marathas agreed to protect the Mughal power from enemies like the Rohillas, the Jats, the Rajputs, and the Afghans.
In return, the Marathas were to receive:
- Cash money
- The right to collect chauthai in the territories of:
  - Punjab
  - Multan
  - Rajputana
  - Sindh
  - Rohilkhand
- The Subhedari of:
  - Ajmer province
  - Agra province

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Learn about Ahmad Shah Abdali's invasion of Punjab in 1751 CE and the circumstances that led the Mughals to seek help from the Marathas. Understand the treaty between the Mughals and the Marathas during this period.