30 Questions
In the eighteenth century, what was the role of a subadar?
Mughal military commander
What concept started to take root in India from the late nineteenth century?
Citizenship
Who founded the Hyderabad state?
Asaf Jah
True or False: Nadir Shah invaded Bengal.
True
What were the main offices held by Sa‘adat Khan?
Provincial governor and Mughal military commander
Who was the founder of the Awadh state?
Sa‘adat Khan
What did the Khalsa do in 1708 after the death of their leader?
Declared sovereign rule and struck coins in the name of Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh
What was the significance of the grand army (dal khalsa) organized by the Sikhs?
It was a combined force of Sikhs led by able leaders in the eighteenth century
Which of the following statements about the states of the eighteenth century is NOT true?
Rulers of all states broke their formal ties with the Mughal emperor.
What collective decisions were taken by the Khalsa at Amritsar during Baisakhi and Diwali?
Gurmatas (resolutions of the Guru)
Who founded the state of Awadh in the eighteenth century?
Sa‘adat Khan
What system was introduced by the Khalsa to offer protection to cultivators?
Rakhi system with a 20% tax on produce
Which noble founded the state of Bengal in the eighteenth century?
Murshid Quli Khan
Who inspired the Khalsa with the belief that their destiny was to rule?
Guru Gobind Singh
What zat rank did Asaf Jah hold in the Mughal Empire?
7,000
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?
It showed continuity in their sovereign rule and beliefs
Which group included the states controlled by Marathas, Sikhs, and Jats?
States that broke formal ties with the Mughal emperor.
What distinguished the states that were old Mughal provinces in the eighteenth century?
They maintained formal ties with the Mughal emperor.
What was the impact of the economic and political crisis described in the text on the lords in Iran?
The lords faced challenges in maintaining armed forces and paying soldiers
Why were the lords unable to benefit from the peasants' harvests during this crisis?
The lords were virtual prisoners in the peasants' hands
What major event occurred in 1739 as a consequence of the economic and political crisis described?
Nadir Shah sacked and plundered Delhi
Why did the invasion by Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali worsen the economic situation in North India?
They looted immense amounts of wealth
What was one consequence of Nadir Shah's invasion on Delhi's Mughal treasury?
It lost nearly fifty crores worth of jewels
How did the collapse of order and administration affect the ability of lords to maintain a military force according to the text?
It caused challenges in keeping an armed force
What was the main challenge to the social and political privileges enjoyed by the aristocrats during the French Revolution?
The middle classes, peasants, and artisans
From which architectural styles did the Jats draw inspiration while building an elaborate garden palace at Dig?
Amber and Agra
Which century marked a significant shift in the participation of common people in the affairs of government systems in India?
Eighteenth century
Who did the French Revolution philosophers believe should have the right to participate in government affairs?
All people
Which revolution challenged the social and political privileges in both America and France?
French Revolution
Who were added to fight against the Mughals alongside Maratha troops?
Jats and Sikhs
Explore the rise of the Khalsa under Banda Bahadur's leadership, their sovereign rule, and establishment of their own administration in the 18th century. Learn about the capture and execution of Banda Bahadur in 1716 and the organization of Sikhs under various able leaders during this period.
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