GS PrelimsHistory (Modern India)Decline of Mughal Empire2021

With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State. 2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijayanagara Empire. 3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A

1 and 2

B

2 only

C

2 and 3

D

3 only

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. Statement 1 is incorrect. The Nizamat of Arcot (also known as the Carnatic) was established as a subah (province) of the Mughal Empire. While its Nawab became effectively independent and often interacted with the Nizam of Hyderabad State, it did not emerge out of Hyderabad State itself. Both were successor states to the Mughals. 2. Statement 2 is correct. The Wodeyar dynasty, which ruled the Mysore Kingdom, were initially feudatories under the Vijayanagara Empire. Following the decline and disintegration of the Vijayanagara Empire after the Battle of Talikota in 1565, the Mysore Kingdom gradually asserted its independence and emerged as a significant regional power. 3. Statement 3 is incorrect. The Rohilkhand Kingdom was founded by Rohilla Afghan leaders, notably Ali Muhammad Khan, in the early 18th century during the weakening of the Mughal Empire. While Ahmad Shah Durrani later invaded the region and interacted with the Rohillas, the kingdom was not formed out of territories occupied by him; it existed before his major campaigns in India.

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