Q153
In 1739, who defeated the Mughal army at the Battle of Karnal?
A.
Nader Shah
AnswerB.
Genghis Khan
C.
Hemu Vikramaclitya
D.
Bajirao-I
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Emperor Nader Shah, the Shah of Persia (1736–47) and the founder of the Afsharid dynasty of Persia, invaded the Mughal Empire, eventually attacking Delhi in March 1739. His army had easily defeated the Mughals at the battle at Karnal and would eventually capture the Mughal capital in the aftermath of the battle.