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Medieval Trade & Economy
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Q33. How did the dynasty of Nizam Shahis of Ahmadnagar come to an end?

How did the dynasty of Nizam Shahis of Ahmadnagar come to an end?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Ahmadnagar was annexed into the Mughal Empire and Hussain Shah was given life imprisonment

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  • In 1633, Mughal forces under Mahabat Khan besieged and captured the Daulatabad fort with the surrender of Fateh Khan (son of Malik Ambar).
  • The puppet ruler Hussain Shah was captured, sent to Gwalior fort for life imprisonment, and Ahmadnagar was formally annexed to the Mughal Empire under Shah Jahan (completed with the 1636 settlement).
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Shah Jahan finalized the annexation of Ahmadnagar in 1633–1636, imprisoning the last Nizam Shahi Sultan at Gwalior.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q33)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Medieval Trade & Economy
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Ahmadnagar was annexed into the Mughal Empire and Hussain Shah was given life imprisonment

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2004 GS Paper I Question 33 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 Medieval History (Medieval Trade & Economy) question is Option (A): "Ahmadnagar was annexed into the Mughal Empire and Hussain Shah was given life imprisonment". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Medieval History" and micro-topic "Medieval Trade & Economy". You can explore all repeated questions from Medieval Trade & Economy in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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Shah Jahan finalized the annexation of Ahmadnagar in 1633–1636, imprisoning the last Nizam Shahi Sultan at Gwalior.

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