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Nadirsha invaded India in 1739 during the reign of ______.

  1. Jahangir

  2. Akbar

  3. Muhamed Shah

  4. Tippu Sulthan
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Explanation

Nadir Shah, the Persian ruler, invaded India in 1739 during the reign of Muhamed Shah (Muhammad Shah, known as Rangeela). This invasion resulted in the devastating Battle of Karnal and the sack of Delhi, including the plunder of the Peacock Throne and Kohinoor diamond. Muhamed Shah's reign (1719-1748) marked the decline of Mughal power.

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