CBSE Class 7 Social Science Eighteenth Century Political Formation Worksheet

Very Short /Short Answer Type Questions

Question. Give an account of the rise of Avadh in 18th century.
Answer : Saadat Khan declared Avadh an independent state. He brought reforms in agriculture and economy of the kingdom. After the death of Saadat Khan, British government posted British army in Avadh and compelled the rulers of the state to pay for that.

Question. How did Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan make Mysore powerful?
Answer : Hyder Ali made Mysore a powerful state by conquering many regions. He adopted the policy of tolerance towards other religions. He defeated the British army in first Anglo-Mysore war. After his death, Tipu sultan became the ruler. He was known as the 'Tiger of Mysore'. He was a great patriot. He also encouraged trade and industry. He died in the fourth battle of Mysore against the British.

Write True True or False False for each statement:

1. Farrukhsiyar became the ruler of Delhi. True
2. Murshid Quli Khan was Subedar of Avadh. False
3. Nizam-ul-Mulik founded the state of Hyderabad. True
4. Shivaji was succeeded by his brother Raja Ram. False
5. Balaji Rao became the third Peshwa in 1740 A.D. True
6. Badhan Singh was the successor of Gokul. False
7. Banda Singh Bahadur established a Sikh state in Punjab. True

Fill in the blanks :

1. The third battle of Panipat was fought between Marathas and Ahmed Shah Abdali in ______________.

2. ______________ was the ruler of Jodhpur.

3. Nobles appointed as Governors are called ______________.

4. The ruler of Iran ______________ sacked and plundered in 1739.

5. The Afghan ruler Ahmed Shah Abdali invaded North India five times between ______________ and ______________.

6. ______________ was appointed as naib or Deputy Governor of the Province Bengal.

7. ______________ founded his new Capital at Jaipur.

8. ______________ was the tenth guru of Sikhs.

9. ______________ become the capital of Marathas in 18 the Century.

10. The Jats consolidated their power under their leader ______________.

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