In which Mughal emperor’s era did Ahmad Shah Abdali face his first defeat?
In which Mughal emperor’s era did Ahmad Shah Abdali face his first defeat?
Past Papers:
Lecturer — Past Paper MCQs
A: Bahadur Shah I
B: Bahadur Shah II
C: Wali Shah
D: Ahmad Shah Bahadur
The mid eighteenth century witnessed the weak reign of Ahmad Shah Bahadur. Maratha power was rapidly rising in North India at this time. Abdali’s campaigns met serious reverses in this phase. Hence his first clear defeat is tied to Ahmad Shah Bahadur’s era.