Q269
The huge wealth of the Mughals Cell into the hands of __________ after the capture of Delhi in 1739
A.
Nadir Shah
AnswerB.
The English
C.
The French
D.
The Portuguese
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.