Multiple choice

Consider the following statements: Aurangzeb proceeded to Deccan in 1681 for

  1. Crushing the Marathas.
  2. Annexing Golconda and Bijapur.
  3. Driving out the Portuguese from Goa.
  4. Subduing the revolts of Mughal nobility. Which of these statements are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 1, 2 and 4

  4. 1, 3 and 4
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aurangzeb moved to the Deccan in 1681 to crush the rising Maratha power (1 correct), annex the independent Deccan sultanates of Golconda and Bijapur (2 correct), and subdue Mughal nobility revolts including those led by Akbar (4 correct). However, driving out the Portuguese from Goa (3) was never a primary objective - Goa remained Portuguese until 1961. The main focus was on Maratha containment and Deccan consolidation.

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