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Q: Who was the Iranian ruler who attacked the city of Delhi in 1739 and looted a huge amount of wealth?
  • A. Ahmed Shah Abdali
  • B. Ahmed Shah Qajar
  • C. Abbas-I
  • D. Nadir Shah
Correct Answer: Option D - Nadir Shah, the ruler of Iran, sacked and plundered the city of Delhi in 1739 and took away immense amounts of wealth. As a result, the Mughal treasury became vacant. Delhi turned into a deserted place.
D. Nadir Shah, the ruler of Iran, sacked and plundered the city of Delhi in 1739 and took away immense amounts of wealth. As a result, the Mughal treasury became vacant. Delhi turned into a deserted place.

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Nadir Shah, the ruler of Iran, sacked and plundered the city of Delhi in 1739 and took away immense amounts of wealth. As a result, the Mughal treasury became vacant. Delhi turned into a deserted place.