Multiple choice

Assertion (A): Azam Shah requested Shahu to take charge of Narmada region during his absence from Maharashtra. Reason (R) : It was felt that Shahu's presence in the region would weaken Tarabai and safeguard Mughal possessions during Azam's absence.

  1. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

  2. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

  3. A is true but R is false

  4. A is false but R is true

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Azam Shah did encourage Shahu to leave the Mughal camp to create a diversion in the Maratha territories, which served the Mughal interest of destabilizing Tarabai's faction.