Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1
Who was the 'Mir Bakshi' of the Mughal Empire during Nadir Shah's invasion?
Answer:
Khan Dauran
Khan Dauran held the post of Mir Bakshi (Paymaster General/Commander) and died defending the empire at Karnal.
2
Which treaty was signed between the Marathas and Ahmad Shah Abdali after the battle?
Answer:
No formal treaty immediately
Abdali returned to Afghanistan shortly after the battle without signing a major formal treaty, though a peace was eventually understood.
3
In the context of the Third Battle of Panipat, who were the 'Gardis'?
Answer:
French-trained artillery/infantry unit
The Gardis were a disciplined unit of musketeers and artillerymen trained on European lines, led by Ibrahim Khan Gardi.
4
What is the primary significance of the invasions of Nadir Shah and Abdali?
Answer:
Weakening of Indian powers facilitating British rise
These invasions drained India's wealth and shattered the military power of both the Mughals and Marathas, making it easier for the British to take over.
5
The invasion of Nadir Shah resulted in the loss of which strategic territory for the Mughals?
Answer:
Kabul
Kabul had been a Mughal province since Babur's time; its loss to Nadir Shah severed India's connection to Central Asia.
6
Which Maratha leader escaped from the Third Battle of Panipat?
Answer:
Mahadji Scindia
Mahadji Scindia was one of the few senior Maratha leaders who managed to escape, though he was permanently lamed.
7
Did Nadir Shah intend to rule India permanently?
Answer:
No
Nadir Shah's primary goal was plunder to fund his wars in Persia; he had no intention of ruling India and reinstated Muhammad Shah.
8
Which historian famously described the carnage at Panipat as 'Two pearls have been dissolved... and of the copper and silver there is no total'?
Answer:
Kashiraj Pandit
Kashiraj Pandit, who was present at the battle, used this metaphor to describe the loss of Maratha leaders (pearls) and soldiers.
9
What was the name of the heavy artillery used by the Marathas in Panipat?
Answer:
Gardis
The Maratha artillery was commanded by Ibrahim Khan Gardi, who used French-trained infantry and heavy guns.
10
Who wrote the 'Kashful Mahjub'?
Answer:
None of these
This is a distractor question. 'Kashful Mahjub' was written by Data Ganj Bakhsh, not the invaders.