Question

Describe the impact of Nadir Shah’s invasion upon Delhi.

Answer 1

Hint:
i) One of the most influential Iranian rulers in Iranian history was Nadir Shah Afshar.
ii) He was ruling as Shah of Iran from 1736 to 1747.
iii) He was assassinated during a rebellion.

Complete answer:
In 1739, Nadir Shah, the emperor of Iran, conquered and enslaved the city of Delhi and took away immense quantities of money. The Mughal treasury became vacant as a result. Delhi has become a desolated town. The rich have become beggars now.

Nadir Shah had consolidated his position in Persia. He had conquered Kandahar, too to strengthen the safety of his eastern provinces.However this conquest of Kandahar had left him cash-strapped for additional attacks against the Turks. He wanted land, money and glory, and it seemed that the crumbling Mughal Empire was the Perfect candidate to fulfil all three desires.

The Mughal Empire was invaded by Emperor Nadir Shah, the Shah of Persia and the founder of the Afsharid dynasty of Persia, finally invading Delhi in March 1739. His army had easily defeated the Mughals in the battle of Karnal and in the aftermath of the battle, would eventually capture the Mughal Capital.

Note:
i) Delhi has a long history, and as the capital of many empires, has been an important political center of India.
ii) Much of Delhi’s ancient history finds no record.
iii) This can be considered a time in its history that has been lost.