Which of the following was a consequence of the Nadir Shah’s invasion of India?
(a) All the nobles united under the Mughal emperor to fight the enemy .
(b) The nobles began to pay attention to the concerns of the peasants.
(c) The defense of the North-west frontier was strengthened to prevent further invasions.
(d) The weakness of the Mughal army and empire was exposed to the Marathas.
Explanation
The invasion by Nadir Shah exposed the fragility and weakness of the Mughal Empire, especially in terms of military organization, leadership, and central authority. The Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah was unable to effectively resist the invasion, highlighting the disintegration of Mughal power in the provinces and the lack of military coordination. This weakness was apparent to not only the Mughal court but also to other emerging powers like the Marathas, who had been witnessing the declining authority of the Mughal Empire for some time. As a result, the Marathas, who were already asserting their influence, became more confident in their ability to challenge the Mughal authority and expand their own power.
Incorrect options:
(a) The nobles were not united. There was infighting among them, and they failed to present a united front against Nadir Shah's invasion.
(b) While the nobles might have been aware of the discontent among peasants, there is no historical evidence that the invasion specifically led to them addressing peasants' concerns.
(c) The Mughal Empire did not significantly strengthen its defenses on the North-West frontier after Nadir Shah's invasion. The frontier remained vulnerable to invasions from both Afghanistan and Central Asia.
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