The question asks for the year when the British occupied Delhi. This is a historical fact related to the Anglo-Maratha Wars.
Correct Option: D) 1803
The question asks to identify the Mughal emperor during whose reign the unity and stability of the empire began to decline. This requires knowledge of the major policies and events of each emperor's rule and their long-term impact on the empire.
Correct Option: A) Aurangzeb. His policies, particularly his religious intolerance and prolonged Deccan wars, severely strained the Mughal Empire's resources and alienated various communities, leading to widespread discontent and rebellions that significantly undermined its unity and stability.
The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding the emergence of certain kingdoms/states in Indian history. We need to evaluate each statement individually based on historical facts.
Correct Option: B) 2 only
The question asks about a specific historical event during the reign of Bahadur Shah I concerning his attempts to assert control over Rajput states, particularly Amber. This requires knowledge of Mughal-Rajput relations during the early 18th century.
Correct Option: B) Jai Singh
Bahadur Shah I attempted to replace Jai Singh (Sawai Jai Singh II) of Amber with his younger brother Vijai Singh to gain more control over the Rajput state.
The question asks about a historical event where Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah I attempted to make peace with the Sikhs by offering a high mansab (a military rank and land grant) to a specific individual. We need to identify the Sikh leader involved in this conciliation attempt.
C) Guru Gobind Singh — Bahadur Shah I indeed tried to conciliate the rebellious Sikhs by making peace with Guru Gobind Singh and offering him a high mansab. This event is a known historical fact from the early 18th century.
The question asks to identify the leader who spearheaded the Sikh revolt in Punjab after the death of the Guru. This requires knowledge of Sikh history, specifically the period following the demise of Guru Gobind Singh.
D) Banda Bahadur — Banda Bahadur was a key military leader who, after the death of Guru Gobind Singh, led the Sikh revolt against the Mughals in Punjab, establishing a temporary Sikh rule.