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    The document provides a brief synopsis of 18th century political formations in India. Key events mentioned include: - The rise of Murshid Quli Khan, originally a Brahmin who was converted to Islam and later given the title of "Murshid Quli Khan" by Emperor Aurangzeb. - The breakdown of Mughal rule and emergence of new regional empires, including the later Mughals in Awadh, Bengal, Hyderabad, and other areas. - The development of Lucknow culture in the state of Awadh during this period of political transition.

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    The document provides a brief synopsis of 18th century political formations in India. Key events mentioned include: - The rise of Murshid Quli Khan, originally a Brahmin who was converted to Islam and later given the title of "Murshid Quli Khan" by Emperor Aurangzeb. - The breakdown of Mughal rule and emergence of new regional empires, including the later Mughals in Awadh, Bengal, Hyderabad, and other areas. - The development of Lucknow culture in the state of Awadh during this period of political transition.

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    The document provides a brief synopsis of 18th century political formations in India. Key events mentioned include: - The rise of Murshid Quli Khan, originally a Brahmin who was converted to Islam and later given the title of "Murshid Quli Khan" by Emperor Aurangzeb. - The breakdown of Mughal rule and emergence of new regional empires, including the later Mughals in Awadh, Bengal, Hyderabad, and other areas. - The development of Lucknow culture in the state of Awadh during this period of political transition.

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    The document provides a brief synopsis of 18th century political formations in India. Key events mentioned include: - The rise of Murshid Quli Khan, originally a Brahmin who was converted to Islam and later given the title of "Murshid Quli Khan" by Emperor Aurangzeb. - The breakdown of Mughal rule and emergence of new regional empires, including the later Mughals in Awadh, Bengal, Hyderabad, and other areas. - The development of Lucknow culture in the state of Awadh during this period of political transition.

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    Eighteenth Century Political

    Formations
    SYNOPSIS

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    Do you know???
    • The Murshid Quli Khan, was by birth a Brahmin. During his early years he was
    sold by a merchant to Haji Shafi Isfahani. Possibly around this time he was
    converted to Islam and his master named him Muhammad Hadi. Later on,
    Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb gave him the title of “Murshid Quli Khan”.
    • The Later Mughals: Breaking up of Mughal rule and emergence of new empires

    HAD AN IDEA
    Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each)
    1. Lucknow culture developed in the state of ______________.
    a. Punjab
    b. Hyderabad
    c. Awadh
    d. Rohillakhand

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    2. He succeeded Aurangzeb in 1707.
    a. Jahandhar Singh
    b. Bahadur Shah
    c. Muhammed Shah
    d. Farrukhsiyar

    NEARLY THERE

    Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each)


    3. __________ carried away enormous wealth including the Kohinoor Diamond
    a. Nadir Shah
    b. Saadat Khan
    c. Ahmad Shah Abdali
    d. Nur-ud-din

    4. What were the consequences of weakening of central authority (2 Marks)


    of the Mughals?

    NAILED IT!

    5. Match the following:

    Column A Column B

    i. Jaipur a. Chin Quilich Khan

    ii. Bengal b. Saadat Khan

    iii. Awadh c. Murshid

    iv. Hyderabad d. Raja Jai Singh

    i.______ ii. ______ iii. _____ iv. _____

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    6. List the common features of Bengal, Awadh and Hyderabad (3 Marks)
    Marathas, Peshwas, Third Battle of Panipat

    HAD AN IDEA

    Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each)


    7. He was a powerful Maratha ruler who took the title of `Chattrapati’
    a. Shivaji
    b. Shahu
    c. Sham bhaji
    d. Shahji

    8. Who won the third battle of Panipat?


    a. The Jats
    b. The Marathas
    c. Ahmad Shah Abdali
    d. Baji Rao

    NEARLY THERE

    Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark)

    9. The position of the Peshwas is equivalent to modern ___________.


    a. President
    b. Governor
    c. Home Minister
    d. Prime Minister

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    NAILED IT!

    10. Given below is a scene from Third battle of Panipat. Briefly explain
    giving three reasons how Marathas could have won this battle.

    CHALLENGE YOURSELF!!

    Discuss the history of our country if the Marathas had won the third
    battle of Panipat and emerged as a powerful kingdom.

    Work Requires
    Work Well Done Work Adequately
    More Practice and
    Attempted
    And Presented Effort

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