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12401
What happened to the Peacock Throne after Nadir Shah took it?
A. It was returned to India
B. It was destroyed after his death
C. It is currently in the British Museum
D. It was gifted to the Ottomans
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After Nadir Shah's assassination in 1747, the original Peacock Throne was dismantled and destroyed for its gold and jewels.
12402
Which famous Mughal general died fighting in the Battle of Karnal?
A. Saadat Khan
B. Khan Dauran
C. Nizam-ul-Mulk
D. Safdar Jung
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Khan Dauran, the Mir Bakshi (Commander-in-Chief), died from wounds sustained during the Battle of Karnal.
12403
The utter defeat of the Marathas at Panipat paved the way for the rise of which power?
A. French
B. Portuguese
C. British
D. Dutch
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The weakening of both the Marathas and the Mughals created a power vacuum that facilitated the British conquest of India.
12404
What title did Ahmad Shah Abdali adopt?
A. Durr-i-Durran
B. Shahenshah-i-Hind
C. Zill-e-Ilahi
D. Alam Panah
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He adopted the title 'Durr-i-Durran' (Pearl of Pearls), which is why his dynasty is known as the Durrani dynasty.
12405
Which Maratha Peshwa was in power during the Third Battle of Panipat?
A. Balaji Vishwanath
B. Bajirao I
C. Balaji Baji Rao
D. Madhavrao I
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Balaji Baji Rao (Nana Saheb) was the Peshwa during the battle; he died shortly after hearing the news of the defeat.
12406
Which city was ruthlessly sacked by Nadir Shah after a local uprising?
A. Lahore
B. Agra
C. Delhi
D. Multan
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After some Persian soldiers were killed by locals, Nadir Shah ordered a general massacre (Qatl-e-aam) in Delhi.
12407
Who was the son of Ahmad Shah Abdali appointed as Governor of Punjab?
A. Zaman Shah
B. Timur Shah
C. Shah Shuja
D. Ayub Shah
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Timur Shah was appointed as the Governor of Lahore (Punjab) by his father, Ahmad Shah Abdali, before being ousted by the Marathas.
12408
What was the result of the Battle of Karnal?
A. Mughal Victory
B. Stalemate
C. Persian Victory
D. Treaty of Friendship
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The Persian army under Nadir Shah decisively defeated the Mughal forces in less than three hours.
12409
How many times is Ahmad Shah Abdali said to have invaded India?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7-8
D. 12
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Historians generally cite that Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded India between 7 and 8 times from 1748 to 1767.
12410
Which Mughal noble invited Nadir Shah to invade India?
A. Nizam-ul-Mulk
B. Saadat Khan
C. Khan Dauran
D. Qamar-ud-din Khan
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Saadat Khan (Burhan-ul-Mulk) is historically accused of encouraging Nadir Shah to march to Delhi to secure a larger ransom.
