| Consider the following statements. |
| 1. Nizam-ul-Mulk (Qamar-ud-din Khan) was the first Mughal noble who founded the State of Hyderabad in Deccan, which marked the beginning of the physical break-up of the Mughal empire. |
| 2. The Second Battle of Panipat resulted in the Kohinoor diamond being taken away by Nadir Shah, the |
| King of Persia. |
| 3. In 1761, Mughal empire ceased to exist in practice as an all India empire and was reduced as the |
| Kingdom of Delhi. |
| 4. The Mughal monarchy after the Battle of Buxar till 1857, served as the titular head for the English East |
| India Company, for it symbolised the political unity of the country. |
| Which of the statements given above are correct? |
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2, 3 and 4
D) (d) All of these
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
[b] The Battle of Karnal resulted in the Kohinoor diamond being taken away by Nadir Shah, the King of Persia a after defeating Mughal army. In 1761 (Third Battle of Panipat Mughal empire ceased to exist in practice as an al india empire and was reduced as the Kingdom of Delhi. Nizam-ul-Mulk was the first Mughal noble who founded state of Hyderabad declaring independence from mughal empire. This paved way for disintegration of the empire, nobles founded Bengal, Awadh; Marathas could not hold onto their reign. Ahmad Shah Abdali lost Punjab contemporary ruler could refill the authority of the Mug" this paved the way for total disintegration of Mughal reign rise of British powers. Mughal monarchs never served as the titular head for English East India Company and there was no political till 1857, so to say.
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