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In the eighteenth century, what was the role of a subadar?
In the eighteenth century, what was the role of a subadar?
What concept started to take root in India from the late nineteenth century?
What concept started to take root in India from the late nineteenth century?
Who founded the Hyderabad state?
Who founded the Hyderabad state?
True or False: Nadir Shah invaded Bengal.
True or False: Nadir Shah invaded Bengal.
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What were the main offices held by Sa‘adat Khan?
What were the main offices held by Sa‘adat Khan?
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Who was the founder of the Awadh state?
Who was the founder of the Awadh state?
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What did the Khalsa do in 1708 after the death of their leader?
What did the Khalsa do in 1708 after the death of their leader?
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What was the significance of the grand army (dal khalsa) organized by the Sikhs?
What was the significance of the grand army (dal khalsa) organized by the Sikhs?
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Which of the following statements about the states of the eighteenth century is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about the states of the eighteenth century is NOT true?
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What collective decisions were taken by the Khalsa at Amritsar during Baisakhi and Diwali?
What collective decisions were taken by the Khalsa at Amritsar during Baisakhi and Diwali?
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Who founded the state of Awadh in the eighteenth century?
Who founded the state of Awadh in the eighteenth century?
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What system was introduced by the Khalsa to offer protection to cultivators?
What system was introduced by the Khalsa to offer protection to cultivators?
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Which noble founded the state of Bengal in the eighteenth century?
Which noble founded the state of Bengal in the eighteenth century?
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Who inspired the Khalsa with the belief that their destiny was to rule?
Who inspired the Khalsa with the belief that their destiny was to rule?
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What zat rank did Asaf Jah hold in the Mughal Empire?
What zat rank did Asaf Jah hold in the Mughal Empire?
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Why was it significant that the coin minted in 1765 by the Khalsa bore the same inscription as the orders issued during Banda Bahadur's time?
Why was it significant that the coin minted in 1765 by the Khalsa bore the same inscription as the orders issued during Banda Bahadur's time?
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Which group included the states controlled by Marathas, Sikhs, and Jats?
Which group included the states controlled by Marathas, Sikhs, and Jats?
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What distinguished the states that were old Mughal provinces in the eighteenth century?
What distinguished the states that were old Mughal provinces in the eighteenth century?
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What was the impact of the economic and political crisis described in the text on the lords in Iran?
What was the impact of the economic and political crisis described in the text on the lords in Iran?
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Why were the lords unable to benefit from the peasants' harvests during this crisis?
Why were the lords unable to benefit from the peasants' harvests during this crisis?
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What major event occurred in 1739 as a consequence of the economic and political crisis described?
What major event occurred in 1739 as a consequence of the economic and political crisis described?
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Why did the invasion by Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali worsen the economic situation in North India?
Why did the invasion by Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali worsen the economic situation in North India?
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What was one consequence of Nadir Shah's invasion on Delhi's Mughal treasury?
What was one consequence of Nadir Shah's invasion on Delhi's Mughal treasury?
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How did the collapse of order and administration affect the ability of lords to maintain a military force according to the text?
How did the collapse of order and administration affect the ability of lords to maintain a military force according to the text?
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What was the main challenge to the social and political privileges enjoyed by the aristocrats during the French Revolution?
What was the main challenge to the social and political privileges enjoyed by the aristocrats during the French Revolution?
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From which architectural styles did the Jats draw inspiration while building an elaborate garden palace at Dig?
From which architectural styles did the Jats draw inspiration while building an elaborate garden palace at Dig?
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Which century marked a significant shift in the participation of common people in the affairs of government systems in India?
Which century marked a significant shift in the participation of common people in the affairs of government systems in India?
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Who did the French Revolution philosophers believe should have the right to participate in government affairs?
Who did the French Revolution philosophers believe should have the right to participate in government affairs?
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Which revolution challenged the social and political privileges in both America and France?
Which revolution challenged the social and political privileges in both America and France?
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Who were added to fight against the Mughals alongside Maratha troops?
Who were added to fight against the Mughals alongside Maratha troops?
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