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Which ruler of Afghanistan was attracted by the riches of India and marched on the Punjab in 1751 CE?
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?
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?
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?
What were the terms of the treaty between the Mughals and the Marathas in 1752 CE?
What was the primary reason the Mughals sought the help of the Marathas against Ahmadshah Abdali's invasion?
What was the primary reason the Mughals sought the help of the Marathas against Ahmadshah Abdali's invasion?
Study Notes
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.
