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Question

Nader Shah attacked India during the regime of which of the following?

  1. Bahadur Shah
  2. Ahmad Shah
  3. Muhammad Shah
  4. Shah Alam-II

Answer:

Option C: Muhammad Shah

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Muhammad Shah”.

Nader Shah, the ruler of Persia, invaded India in 1739 and defeated Muhammad Shah, the Mughal Emperor, at the Battle of Karnal. This invasion resulted in significant plunder and contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire.