Asaf Jahi Dynasty — Rule and Administration

1. Who was the Sufi scholar considered the earliest known ancestor of Nizam-ul-Mulk's family?

2. Alam Shaik was said to be a descendant of which of the following?

3. Which title did Khwaja Abid receive from Aurangzeb for suppressing the revolt of Prince Akbar in 1680?

4. Khwaja Abid played a crucial role in assisting Aurangzeb in the conquest of which fort in 1686?

5. Khwaja Abid was rewarded by Aurangzeb by being made Subedar of which place after the Bijapur conquest?

6. In which battle did Khwaja Abid lose his right arm?

7. On what date did Khwaja Abid pass away?

8. Whose tomb, originally built for a lost arm, was repaired by Asaf Jah VII in 1942?

9. Who was the eldest of Khwaja Abid's five sons?

10. Mir Shihabuddin Siddiqui earned the title 'Khan' for his role in the Mughal campaign against which ruler?

11. Mir Shihabuddin Siddiqui earned the title 'Firoz Jung' for his success against an attack by whom?

12. In 1705, Mir Shihabuddin Siddiqui defeated the Sindhia of Malwa and received the title of Sipah Salar along with the subedari of which regions?

13. What caused the death of Mir Shihabuddin Siddiqui in 1711?

14. Mir Shihabuddin Siddiqui married Safiya Khanam, who was the daughter of which Mughal Wazir?

15. Mir Qamruddin, later known as Nizam-ul-Mulk, was the eldest son of which couple?

16. Where was Nizam-ul-Mulk born?

17. What name was given to Nizam-ul-Mulk as an infant, meaning "fortunate"?

18. At what age did Nizam-ul-Mulk first visit the Mughal court and attract Aurangzeb's attention?

19. At what age did Nizam-ul-Mulk, along with his father, capture the Adoni fort in 1688?

20. Nizam-ul-Mulk's courage in his early conquests brought him which title?

21. In 1698, after occupying Nagori near Bijapur, Nizam-ul-Mulk was further encouraged by Aurangzeb to capture which place?

22. In 1700, under whose command did the Mughals attempt to occupy Parali fort by cutting off its supplies?

23. In 1705, Chin Qilich Khan along with Aurangzeb attacked which fort in Berar, assisted by Tarbiyat Khan?

24. In 1706, Chin Qilich Khan was made Fauzdar of which fort, replacing Yousuf Khan and Kudratullah Khan?

25. On what date did Emperor Aurangzeb pass away?

26. Which of Aurangzeb's sons declared himself Emperor immediately after Aurangzeb's death, amid the ensuing war of succession?

27. To bring Chin Qilich Khan into his camp, Prince Azam raised his Mansabdari to 7000/7000 and accorded him which title?

28. Which of Bahadur Shah I's brothers became emperor after Azam Shah's death in the war of succession?

29. In 1707, Bahadur Shah I re-accredited Chin Qilich Khan's previous titles and posted him as Subedar of which Suba?

30. On what date did Chin Qilich Khan take over the responsibility of administration of Awadh?

31. During his tenure as Subedar of Oudh under Bahadur Shah I, how did Chin Qilich Khan behave regarding state affairs?

32. Where did Bahadur Shah I die in 1712?

33. Which prince did Chin Qilich Khan march to support with 3000 Turani soldiers after Bahadur Shah I's death?

34. Who occupied the Mughal throne after Azam us Shan, Jahan Shah, and Rafi us Shan were killed in the 1712 war of succession?

35. After the 1712 succession crisis, Chin Qilich Khan retreated into seclusion for how many years, spending time with musicians, poets, and intellectuals?

36. In 1712, Jahandar Shah adorned Chin Qilich Khan with which of the following titles?

37. Jahandar Shah appointed Chin Qilich Khan to safeguard which city?

38. At Agra, Shariatulla Khan and Muhammad Amir Khan had a secret understanding with Chin Qilich Khan regarding neutrality if a struggle for the throne began between which two claimants?

39. Chin Qilich Khan's neutrality was believed to favor which claimant in usurping the throne?

40. After becoming emperor, Farrukhsiyar accorded Chin Qilich Khan with which title, along with appointing him Subedar of six Subas of Deccan?

41. Besides Subedar of six Subas of Deccan, Farrukhsiyar also appointed Nizam-ul-Mulk as Faujdar of which region?

42. In May 1713, Nizam-ul-Mulk left Delhi and reached which city by June, before proceeding to Aurangabad?

43. Nizam-ul-Mulk instructed his Faujdars and Zilladars to drive away the Tahsildars of which Maratha ruler who were collecting taxes in Aurangabad's surrounding areas?

44. Nizam-ul-Mulk sent officials to Sagar and Amardh to set right the corruption of Dawood Khan, who was an agent of which group?

45. Who was the Diwan (Diwan-i-Sarkar) whom Nizam-ul-Mulk sent, along with Shaik Muhammad Azad, to correct revenue corruption in Deccan?

46. Which two Maratha rulers' rivalry did Nizam-ul-Mulk try to exploit as a political strategist?

47. Raja Sahu of Kolhapur sent which envoy to have dialogue with Nizam-ul-Mulk?

48. Chandrasen Jadav of Satara sent his governor, Appa Rao, to serve Nizam-ul-Mulk. Where did Nizam-ul-Mulk, Rambajirao Nimalkar, and Sarjarao Ghatne meet?

49. Which two Maratha figures defected from the Maratha rulers and joined Nizam-ul-Mulk's camp after the Aurangabad meeting?

50. Chandrasen Jadhav was given a Mansabdari of 7000/7000 and jagirs worth 25 lakhs revenue at which of the following?

51. Nizam-ul-Mulk piled up his army on the banks of which river to show his might against the Marathas?

52. Raja Sahu, along with his Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath, fought Nizam-ul-Mulk's forces at which location?

53. Following the battle at Purandhar, a treaty was signed under which Poona and the forts lost by Sahu were handed over to whom?

54. On 9 May 1719, vexed with court politics, Nizam-ul-Mulk began to move towards Deccan; he was accompanied by which Faujdar of Bijapur?

55. At Burhanpur, which prince (son of Maratha ruler Rajaram) joined Nizam-ul-Mulk's movement against the Sayyed brothers?

56. Fearing Nizam-ul-Mulk's growing movement against them, the Sayyed brothers sent two military expeditions against him in 1720; one was under Dilawar Khan, and the other was under whose command?

57. Who died in February 1721, after which Inayatulla Khan was made prime minister?

58. In January 1722, Nizam-ul-Mulk started towards Agra, appointing whom as his representative in Deccan?

59. Nizam-ul-Mulk was appointed to which high office of the Mughal empire in 1722?

60. As Wazir, Nizam-ul-Mulk tried to abolish which two systems, viewing them as degrading the emperor's prestige through bribery rather than taxation?

61. Nizam-ul-Mulk, as Wazir, supported which reintroduction from the times of Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb?

62. As Wazir, Nizam-ul-Mulk supported the Persians against which group to check their domination in Mughal politics?

63. Dejected with the Emperor's refusal to implement his suggestions, Nizam-ul-Mulk resigned from the Wazir post and left Delhi for which place?

64. On his way to Agra after resigning, Nizam-ul-Mulk learned that the Marathas had attacked Malwa and Gujarat, regions then under the control of which of his sons?

65. Near which place did Nizam-ul-Mulk rest and learn of a treachery planned by Mubariz Khan in the Deccan?

66. Who acted as mediators between Nizam-ul-Mulk and Emperor Mohammed Shah to remove the false notions developed against him?

67. The mediation efforts on Nizam-ul-Mulk's behalf stopped after the death of Raja Gujarimal in which month?

68. In February 1724, whose son, Abdul Mabat Khan, was to be appointed Deccan Subedar on behalf of the minor prince Shahriyar?

69. After the death of the minor prince, who declared himself Deccan Subedar and appropriated five lakhs from the treasury?

70. From which base camp did Nizam-ul-Mulk closely watch the political developments regarding Mubariz Khan?

71. When Nizam-ul-Mulk complained to Emperor Muhammad Shah about insufficient income from Deccan, whom did the Emperor declare as Subedar of Deccan instead?

72. Where were the two armies of Nizam-ul-Mulk and Mubariz Khan met for the final showdown?

73. On what date did the Battle of Shakarkheda take place?

74. What was the outcome of the Battle of Shakarkheda for Mubariz Khan?

75. After the Battle of Shakarkheda, Nizam-ul-Mulk became Subedar of six Deccan subas. Which of the following was NOT among them?

76. What title did the Mughal Emperor confer on Nizam-ul-Mulk after accepting him as Subedar of Deccan following Shakarkheda?

77. In Deccan administration, Nizam-ul-Mulk divided his Suba into three parts, keeping what proportion under his direct control, known as Serf-i-Khas?

78. What were the gifts called that Jagirdars, Zamindars, and Deshmukhs gave Nizam-ul-Mulk in return for recognition of their positions?

79. The expansion of Nizam-ul-Mulk's state took place between the Narmada in the north and which river in the south?

80. Nizam-ul-Mulk took steps to abolish the collection of Chauth and Sardeshmukhi by the Marathas in his state, leading to war in which year?

81. Where was Nizam-ul-Mulk defeated by the Marathas in the war that continued from August 1727 to March 1728?

82. According to the treaty signed after the defeat at Palkhed, which Maratha ruler was recognized as ruler of the Marathas?

83. In 1738, Nadir Shah invaded India after crossing which mountain range?

84. Nizam-ul-Mulk sent his army to which location to join the Mughal contingent facing Nadir Shah, though it failed to control the invader?

85. As Mughal ambassador, Nizam-ul-Mulk warned Nadir Shah that if he wanted to kill further, he must first do what?

86. What did Nadir Shah offer Nizam-ul-Mulk after being impressed by his handling of the Delhi crisis?

87. Which title, among others, did Emperor Muhammad Shah confer on Nizam-ul-Mulk after his successful mediation with Nadir Shah?

88. Over his lifetime, how many battles did Nizam-ul-Mulk take part in?

89. Nizam-ul-Mulk composed Persian poems under which pen name?

90. Who was Nizam-ul-Mulk's personal assistant, who compiled ninety stories reflecting his mental maturity and love of nature?

91. Where was Nizam-ul-Mulk buried?

92. Which son of Nizam-ul-Mulk was serving at the Mughal court at the time of his father's death, triggering a succession war among the brothers?

93. Who was the childless Nawab of Carnatic who adopted his two sons-in-law, Dost Ali and Bakar Ali?

94. Dost Ali became Nawab of Carnatic with Mughal permission obtained by Sadatullah Khan, but this was not informed to whom?

95. Which Maratha leaders invaded Carnatic in 1740 for collection of the levy of Chouth?

96. Where did Dost Ali die while protecting the Arcot state?

97. After defeating Chanda Sahib, the Marathas appointed Safdar Ali as Nawab of Carnatic and whom as ruler of Tiruchinapally?

98. Safdar Ali was killed by his brother-in-law, Murtiza Ali Khan, with the help of Safdar Ali's own wife and whom else?

99. Who became ruler of Carnatic in 1742 A.D. as the son of Safdar Ali?

100. Nizam-ul-Mulk appointed whom as the protector of Muhammad Khan (Syed Muhammad Khan) after settling Carnatic affairs?

101. Whom did Nizam-ul-Mulk send to Carnatic in 1747 to establish peace, appointing him Nawab of Arcot, Kadapa, and Kondanur?

102. In June 1748, the founder of the Asaf Jahi dynasty died. Where had Nasir Jung come to, on hearing of his father's illness?

103. Which European power's aim, under Governor Dupleix, was to send the English out of India, making war increasingly inevitable?

104. The Austria Succession War, a key cause of the First Carnatic War, was fought between the Queen of Austria and the ruler of which country?

105. Which British commander was sent to conduct war activities in Carnatic and captured French ships, later being ordered to leave by Anwaruddin?

106. In July 1746, which French Mauritius Governor arrived at Coromandel with ships and army?

107. Dupleix and Labordinies jointly captured which major British centre in September 1746?

108. The battle fought between the Nawab's army and the French at Santhome in 1746 is also known as the Battle of what?

109. The Austria Succession War concluded in 1748 with which treaty, under which France returned Madras to the British?

110. As per the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, which country won the war and occupied Sailesia?

111. The Second Carnatic War began as a succession struggle between Anwaruddin and which claimant, grandson of Dost Ali?

112. Who declared himself the rightful successor to the Deccan subedari after Nizam-ul-Mulk's death in 1748, as his grandson?

113. The combined forces of Chanda Sahib, Muzafar Jung, and Dupleix fought Anwaruddin at which battle in August 1749?

114. Anwaruddin was defeated and died at the Battle of Ambur; his son Muhammad Ali escaped to which place?

115. Which two ambassadors did Nasir Jung send in February 1750 demanding the surrender of Muzafar Jung, Chanda Sahib and Dupleix?

116. On 18 March 1750, whose forces occupied Gingi, causing Chanda Sahib to flee to Pondicherry?

117. Who protected Muzafar Jung after his surrender to Nasir Jung, ensuring he was not treated cruelly by his uncle?

118. Nasir Jung was killed in firing by which Nawab?

119. On 31 December 1750, Muzafar Jung declared himself Sultan in a grand Darbar and gave which title to Dupleix out of gratitude?

120. Muzafar Jung gave Masulipatnam, Yanam, and Karaikal to which power?

121. Muzafar Jung was killed in a battle near Rayachoti in January 1751; who among the following also died in this battle?

122. Which French officer immediately declared Salabat Jung as the new Nawab of Hyderabad in 1751?

123. After becoming Nawab, Salabat Jung gave Kondapalli, Guntur, Elluru, Rajahmundry, and Chikakole to which power?

124. Which British commanders concluded a treaty with Muhammad Ali of Tiruchirapally and attacked Chanda Sahib, resulting in his death?

125. The Second Carnatic War concluded in 1759 with which treaty between the French and the British?

126. In the Battle of Bobbili, which Zamindar alone sided with the French, while other Zamindars revolted against them?

127. Bussy came from Hyderabad to Rajahmundry in December 1756 to suppress revolts, arriving via Bezawada and which other place?

128. Who was the independent ruler of Bobbili who refused to declare allegiance to the French?

129. On what date did Bussy declare war on Bobbili, after 30 French soldiers passing through the region were killed?

130. During the Battle of Bobbili, who protected Ranga Rao's son after the French forces entered the fort?

131. Who was Bobbili's representative who, along with his two friends, killed Vijaya Rama Raju three days after the war?

132. Except for which tenant, all tenants in Bobbili began paying taxes to Bussy after the war?

133. Which two European powers were on opposite sides of the Seven Years' War, a main cause of the Third Carnatic War?

134. France sent which commander to Carnatic for the Third Carnatic War, who had no knowledge of Indian conditions?

135. Robert Clive's victory in which 1757 battle established British power in Bengal?

136. The Chandurti War of 7 December 1758 saw British forces aided by which figure, son-in-law of Vijaya Rama Raju?

137. Which British officers commanded the forces that captured Rajahmundry from the French?

138. On 14 May 1759, the British concluded a treaty with Salabat Jung, under which eight districts of the Circars were given up. This was significant as being what?

139. British officer Sir Eyre Coote defeated the French and captured Bussy as prisoner in which 1760 war?

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