Where did the battle between the armies of the Mughal Emperor and Nadir Shah took place in February, 1739?
A
Delhi
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Karnal
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C
Lahore
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D
Panipat
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Solution
The correct option is B Karnal Nadir Shah's invasion of Mughal Empire in 1739 led to the battle of Karnal. The Battle of Karnal was the supreme triumph of Nadir Shah, the great Persian king and military commander. It lasted only for three hours. The Persians pursued and were able to capture Muhammad Shah. Then the army marched to Delhi and looted the city, before returning to Persia.