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Nadir Shah defeated the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah at the Battle of Karnal in which year?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1757
  2. 1761
  3. 1739
  4. 1764

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1739

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 1739 šŸ“š Explanation: The Battle of Karnal took place in February 1739 CE in Haryana. The Persian invader Nadir Shah utilized superior tactical maneuvering and heavy artillery to crush the massive but disorganized Mughal army of Muhammad Shah. Following this victory, Nadir Shah sacked Delhi and looted immense wealth, including the Peacock Throne.