Notes

Q1,Write a note on Nadir Shah. 4 marks

Emperor Nader Shah, the Shah of Iran (1736–1747) and the founder of the Afsharid
dynasty, invaded Northern India, eventually attacking Delhi in March 1739. His army
had easily defeated the Mughals at the Battle of Karnal and would eventually capture
the Mughal capital in the aftermath of the battle. Nadir Shah is known as a military
warrior famous for his campaigns in Iran, Afghanistan, northern India, and Central Asia.
He was assassinated by his officers in June 1747. Nadir Shah entered Delhi as a victor
on 9th March 1739. He demanded 2.5 million Rupees as retribution, but the Rangila
Emperor had nothing to pay from his government treasury. He killed 30,000 of its
citizens in some misunderstanding and plundered the Indian treasures of the Mughal
Emperors, taking with him the famous jewel-encrusted Peacock Throne and the Koh-i
Noor diamond. Nadir’s soldiers also took with them thousands of elephants, horses and
camels, loaded with the booty they had collected. The plunder seized from India was so
rich that Nadir stopped taxation in Iran for a period of three years, following his
triumphant return.
Q2. Was the spread of Marathas power was the Main Reason for the decline of Mughal
empire. 10 marks.
1. Military Techniques of Marathas.
2. Spread of Marathas Empire and economic power.
3. Aurangzeb religious policies
4. Successors of Aurangzeb
5. Vast Mughal Empire
6. Attack of Nadir Shah
7 .The Arrival of British
There are many other reasons for the decline of Mughals.
For 10 marks you have to write only four reasons, and develop them.