Class 7 History Chapter 8 Eighteenth Century Political Formations Quiz 10 (59 MCQs)

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1. Raja Ajit Singh of Jodhpur held the governorship of
2. Under whose leadership did the Sikhs organize themselves into jathas and later into misls?
3. Under their leader ..... the Jats acquired control over territories situated to the west of the city of Delhi.
4. During Jahangir reign ..... traders came to India for trade
5. Under a number of able leaders in the eighteenth century, the Sikhs organized themselves into a number of bands called Jathas, and later on misls. Their combined forces were known as the grand army. What was the name of the grand army?
6. What was the main reason for the decline of the Maratha empire?
7. Select the odd one out on the basis of Maratha Peshawas.
8. They met in Amritsar during Diwali and Baisakhi and decided on the future plans that they called 'resolutions of the Guru' or .....
9. Sawai Raja Jai Singh is the king of Jaipur
10. Sawai Raja Singh was in charge of xxxxx.
11. After the death of Guru Gobind Sigh Khalsa rose in revolt against the Mughal authority under the leadership of .....
12. How Long Did Farrukh Sear Rule?
13. How did Khasla declare their sovereign rule?
14. Who managed the the royal correspondence in the Maratha kingdom?
15. In the late eighteenth century, where did Maharaja Ranjit Singh establish his capital?
16. What was the Zat rank of Saadat Khan?
17. Safdar Jung was preceded by:
18. By 1700, the Mughal Empire covered a vast area of the Indian subcontinent. India was a rich country and was known as the golden sparrow. But by 1765, the Mughal Empire had declined so much that the British successfully captured many parts of eastern India. When did Aurangzeb, the last powerful Mughal emperor, die?
19. Bahadur shah was the son of
20. Sawai Raja Jai Singh found the city of Jaipur
21. Burhan-ul-Mulk also held the combined offices of
22. What was the position of Jagat Seth during the rule of Alivardi Khan?
23. Who was Jahander Shah's grandfather
24. After the Mughal administration broke down it became very difficult to check ..... and ..... who took complete control of their provinces.
25. When did Nadir shah invade India the first time?
26. Which states were seized by the Mughals by the 1720s?
27. The independent state of Jats was established by .....
28. How did Burhan-ul-Mulk try to reduce Mughal influence in the region of Awadh?
29. The method of tax collection differed. They increased the number of Jagirdars appointed by the Mughals.
30. Burhan-Ul-Mulk held the combined offices of subadari, diwani and .....
31. Independent Telugu warrior chiefs were called .....
32. In the 18th century, the ..... organised themselves into a number of bands called Jathas and later on Misls. Their combined forces were known as the grand army (Dal Khalsa).
33. Who led sikh struggle against Mughal after death of Guru Nanak?
34. Bahadur Shah was the son of which ruler?
35. When did the Jats consolidated their power?
36. What was the primary role of the Khalsa in the eighteenth century?
37. Revenue was collected in ..... from all zamidars.
38. What was the name of the battle in which Aurangzeb died?
39. Which fort contained many water bodies varying from talabs(ponds), to kundis(wells), baolis(stepwells), etc?
40. What did the Chittorgarh fort in Rajasthan contain in terms of water bodies?
41. Three of the largest provinces to become independent were ..... , ..... and .....
42. Which Rajput ruler was involved in the factional politics at the Mughal court?
43. Which province did Sawai Raja Jai Singh govern?
44. WHEN 3RD BATTLE OF PANIPAT HELD.
45. What did Nizamul Mulk Asaf Jah serve as in the Mughal Empire?
46. WHEN AURANGZEB DIED
47. DATES GIVEN IN ALAMGIR 2
48. Who was involved in factional politics at the Mughal court during the eighteenth century?
49. Hyderabad state was founded by Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah. The state was constantly engaged in a struggle against the .....
50. Ruling period of Nizam Ul Mulk:
51. Ahmad Shah Abdali was from
52. Who seized the rich province of Punjab from the Mughals?
53. Aurangzeb died in which century and in which battle?
54. ..... , the founder of the Hyderabad State, was given the charge of Deccan.
55. AHMAD SHAH DIED IN
56. And they are the Sir, a biography, the basis of Bennas at Erns?
57. Who united Sikhs under one community called Khalsa?
58. Who was appointed as ruler by Ahmad Shah Abdali?
59. Chauth and Sardeshmukhi meant 25% and 10% of revenue to be given under Maratha rule respectively.