How did the dynasty of Nizam Shahis of Ahmednagar come to an end?
A
Ahmednagar was annexed into Mughal empire and Husain Shah was consigned to life imprisonment.
B
Mughal troops destroyed Daulatabad fort and killed Nizam-ul Mulk of Ahmednagar.
C
Fateh Khan usurped the throne from Nizam-ul Mulk.
D
Malik Ambar was defeated in a battle with Mughals in 1631 and the entire royal family was killed by the Mughal troops.
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1 The Nizam Shahi dynasty of Ahmednagar faced increasing pressure from the Mughal empire during the reigns of Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan.
2 Despite the resistance efforts, notably led by Malik Ambar, the Mughals gradually encroached upon Ahmednagar territory.
3 In 1633, during the reign of Shah Jahan, the Ahmednagar fort was captured by Mughal forces.
4 The young Nizam Shahi ruler, Husain Shah, was captured and imprisoned for life in the Gwalior fort.
5 This event marked the effective end of the Nizam Shahi dynasty, as Ahmednagar was annexed into the Mughal empire.