Q. Consider the following:

1. Nadir Shah's invasion of Delhi
2. Ahmad Shah Abdali's invasions
3. Maratha protection agreement
4. Fall of the Mughal Empire

Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the events listed above?
Answer: 1 3 2 4
Notes: Nadir Shah invaded Delhi in 1739, marking a decline in Mughal power. Following this, the Marathas entered into a protective agreement with the Mughal Emperor in 1752 to counter external threats, specifically from Ahmad Shah Abdali. Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded India multiple times, with notable invasions occurring in 1747 and 1756, further weakening Mughal authority. These events collectively contributed to the eventual fall of the Mughal Empire, as the power dynamics shifted in the region. Thus, the correct order is 1 3 2 4.

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