What significant change did the British make to Mughal coins under Akbar II?

D. Minted coins in British name only

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11.
The Mughal Empire founded by Babur in 1526, came to an end in ?
Correct Answer: D. 1857
One-liner
The Mughal Empire, founded by Babur in 1526, came to an end in 1857 when the last Mughal ruler Bahadur Shah Zafar was deposed by the British following the War of Independence.
12.
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The downfall of Muslim rule in India started with the demise of emperor _?
Correct Answer: A. Aurangzeb
One-liner
The downfall of Muslim rule in India started with the demise of emperor Aurangzeb.
13.
What significant change did the British make to Mughal coins under Akbar II?
Correct Answer: A. Removed Persian text
One-liner
The British removed Persian text from Mughal coins under Akbar II, replacing it with English inscriptions, symbolizing the decline of Mughal sovereignty.
14.
On 13 February 1739, Nadir Shah crushed the Mughal army in less than three hours at the huge ?
Correct Answer: C. Battle of Karnal
One-liner
On 13 February 1739, Nadir Shah crushed the Mughal army in less than three hours at the Battle of Karnal.
15.
In the year 1719 how many Mughal Kings sat on throne?
Correct Answer: C. 4
One-liner
In the year 1719, four Mughal Kings sat on the throne — Rafi-ud-Darajat, Rafi-ud-Daulah (Shah Jahan II), Nikusiyar, and Muhammad Shah.
16.
The real name of Muhammad Shah Rangeela (the last Mughal king to sit on the Peacock Throne) was?
Correct Answer: A. Roshan Akhtar
One-liner
The real name of Muhammad Shah Rangeela was Roshan Akhtar, and he was the last Mughal emperor to sit on the famed Peacock Throne.
17.
The last Mughal emperor deposed by the British East India Company was?
Correct Answer: D. Bahadur Shah Zafar
One-liner
The last Mughal emperor deposed by the British East India Company was Bahadur Shah Zafar.
18.
Nadir Shah invaded India during the reign of ?
Correct Answer: C. Muhammad Shah
One-liner
Nadir Shah invaded India in 1739 during the reign of Muhammad Shah (Rangeela), the Mughal emperor.
19.
Nadir Shah belong to which country ?
Correct Answer: B. Iran
One-liner
Nadir Shah belonged to Iran (Persia).
20.
Who is known as Napoleon of Asia?
Correct Answer: D. Nadir Shah
One-liner
Nadir Shah, the Persian ruler who invaded India in 1739, is known as the Napoleon of Asia.

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