Who was Ahmad Shah II?
a) The sixteenth Mughal emperor
b) The fifteenth Mughal emperor
c) The seventeenth Mughal emperor
d) The fourteenth Mughal emperor
Answer: a) The sixteenth Mughal emperor
When did Ahmad Shah II rule as the Mughal emperor?
a) 1788-1816
b) 1658-1707
c) 1526-1530
d) 1707-1712
Answer: a) 1788-1816
Ahmad Shah II was the successor of which Mughal emperor?
a) Bahadur Shah I
b) Shah Jahan
c) Aurangzeb
d) Alamgir II
Answer: d) Alamgir II
What was the approximate duration of Ahmad Shah II’s reign?
a) 28 years
b) 12 years
c) 45 years
d) 4 years
Answer: b) 12 years
Ahmad Shah II’s reign marked the decline of the Mughal Empire. Which empire emerged as the dominant power in India during this time?
a) Maratha Empire
b) British Empire
c) Ottoman Empire
d) Safavid Empire
Answer: b) British Empire
Which historical event significantly weakened Ahmad Shah II’s authority and influence?
a) Battle of Plassey
b) Battle of Panipat
c) Battle of Buxar
d) Battle of Haldighati
Answer: a) Battle of Plassey
Ahmad Shah II faced numerous challenges during his reign. Which of the following was one of the major challenges?
a) Revolts by regional governors
b) Mongol invasions
c) Economic prosperity
d) Religious tolerance
Answer: a) Revolts by regional governors
Ahmad Shah II was known for his interest in which artistic field?
a) Poetry
b) Painting
c) Music
d) Sculpture
Answer: a) Poetry
Which city served as the capital of the Mughal Empire during Ahmad Shah II’s reign?
a) Delhi
b) Agra
c) Lahore
d) Jaipur
Answer: a) Delhi
Ahmad Shah II’s reign came to an end in 1816 when he was overthrown by whom?
a) British forces
b) Maratha forces
c) Afghan forces
d) Sikh forces
Answer: c) Afghan forces
What was Ahmad Shah II’s full name?
a) Ahmad Shah II Alamgir
b) Ahmad Shah II Bahadur
c) Ahmad Shah II Zafar
d) Ahmad Shah II Aurangzeb
Answer: a) Ahmad Shah II Alamgir
During Ahmad Shah II’s reign, which foreign power posed a significant threat to the Mughal Empire’s territories in northwest India?
a) Persian Empire
b) Portuguese Empire
c) Dutch Empire
d) French Empire
Answer: a) Persian Empire
Ahmad Shah II’s reign witnessed the decline of the Mughal Empire due to various factors. Which of the following was NOT one of those factors?
a) Economic instability
b) Weak leadership
c) Internal rebellions
d) Technological advancements
Answer: d) Technological advancements
Ahmad Shah II had a complex relationship with the British East India Company. Which of the following statements about this relationship is true?
a) Ahmad Shah II collaborated closely with the British East India Company to strengthen his empire.
b) Ahmad Shah II successfully expelled the British East India Company from Indian territories.
c) Ahmad Shah II’s inability to counter the British East India Company’s expansion led to the loss of Mughal authority.
d) Ahmad Shah II formed a military alliance with the British East India Company against the Marathas.
Answer: c) Ahmad Shah II’s inability to counter the British East India Company’s expansion led to the loss of Mughal authority.
Ahmad Shah II’s reign is often associated with the decline of Mughal art and architecture. Which of the following factors contributed to this decline?
a) Lack of skilled artisans
b) Financial constraints
c) Political instability
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which battle resulted in the death of Ahmad Shah II’s father, Alamgir II, leading to Ahmad Shah II’s ascension to the Mughal throne?
a) Battle of Buxar
b) Battle of Haldighati
c) Battle of Plassey
d) Battle of Kharda
Answer: c) Battle of Plassey
Ahmad Shah II attempted to regain control over Mughal territories by seeking support from which foreign power?
a) French Empire
b) Ottoman Empire
c) Safavid Empire
d) Russian Empire
Answer: a) French Empire
Ahmad Shah II’s reign witnessed a significant decline in the Mughal Empire’s revenue and economic stability. Which of the following factors contributed to this decline?
a) Excessive taxation
b) Inefficient administration
c) Decline in trade and commerce
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Ahmad Shah II’s reign marked the end of the Mughal Empire’s political dominance in India. Which empire emerged as the primary political power after the decline of the Mughals?
a) Maratha Empire
b) Ottoman Empire
c) Vijayanagara Empire
d) Sikh Empire
Answer: a) Maratha Empire
How did Ahmad Shah II die?
a) Assassination
b) Natural causes
c) In battle against the Marathas
d) Executed by the British
Answer: b) Natural causes