New Political Formations in the Eighteenth Century Exercise Questions and Answers Part-II

 New Political Formations in the Eighteenth Century Exercise Questions and Answers Part-II

III. Answer the following questions in a sentence each:

    

    1. Discuss the effects of the invasion of Nadir Shah.

Ans: Nadir Shah's invasion damaged and exposed the weakness of the Mughal Empire.

    

    2. Name the independent states that came into existence after the fall of the Mughals.

Ans: The independent states that came into existence after the fall of the Mughals were Hyderabad, Mysore, Awadh, some Rajput states, and Punjab.

    3. Who designed the city of Jaipur?

Ans: Maharaja Jai Singh of Amber designed the city of Jaipur.

    4. Mention four features of the administration in Bengal.

Ans: Four features of the administration in Bengal were:

    a. The administration in Bengal was well organized.    

    b. Murshid Quli Khan, by introducing certain changes, was able to increase the revenue of the state.

    c. Trade and Commerce were encouraged by constructing police stations or thanas at regular intervals.

    d. Strict discipline was maintained over the foreign trading companies like the East India Company.

    5. How did Shivaji assume the title of 'Chhatrapati'?

Ans: When Shivaji returned to his kingdom from Agra, he carried on anti-Mughal activities and he finally captured Surat. He proclaimed himself as the emperor and adopted the title 'Chhatrapati'.

    6. Who was Balaji Baji Rao?

Ans: Balaji Baji Rao was a Marathi Peshwa under whom the Marathas strengthened their hold on Malwa, Gujrat, and Bundelkhand.