Political Crisis Under Later Mughals Overview
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Flashcards based on the political crisis and timeline of the later Mughal Empire.
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Maratha seized Malwa and Gujarat from Mughals
1720s
Khalsa
A collective body of initiated Sikhs, formed by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699, representing the community of Sikhs.
Banda Bahadur
A prominent Sikh warrior who led a revolution against the Mughal Empire and was captured in 1715.
Nader Shah raided Delhi
1739
An Iranian ruler who invaded India in 1739, famously raiding and sacking Delhi.
Ahmad Shah Abdali
An Afghan king known for invading North India multiple times between 1748 and 1761.
Battle of Panipat
A significant battle fought in 1761, marking a key event in the decline of the Mughal Empire and the rise of regional powers.
Maratha expansion
The period during which the Maratha Empire expanded its territory in India, notably seizing areas from the Mughals.
Guru Gobind Singh
The tenth Sikh Guru who played a crucial role in shaping Sikh identity and the formation of the Khalsa.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
The leader who established the Sikh Empire in 1799 and made Lahore his capital.