Indian Wars | MCQs

Explanation

The Battle of Delhi was fought on 11 Sep 1803.

The British troops were under the leadership of General Lak

And Marathas of Scindia's army was under General Louis Bourquin

The battle was fought at Patparganji across the Yamuna River.

Finally, the city of Delhi fell three days later.

The modern city (present Delhi) developed only after 1911.

The period from 1803 to 1857 is called the Delhi Renaissance.

Explanation

Nadir Shah invaded India during the reign of Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah.

He ruled from 1719 to 1748.

On February 24, 1739, Nadir Shah's army defeated the Mughals at the Battle of Karnal.

Muhammad Shah surrendered, and Nadir Shah entered Delhi on March 20, 1739. 

Explanation

The Battle of Karnal in 1739 was fought between Nadir Shah and Muhammad Shah.

Nader Shah emerged as victorious in the battle.

Muhammad Shah was the Mughal Emperor, while Nader Shah was the emperor of the Persian Empire of the Afsharid dynasty.

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RY 15-01-2023

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