Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) 11 October, 1724
Explanation:
. The Battle of Shakar-Kheda (also called Shakoor Kheda) was fought on 11 October 1724.
. It was fought between Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I and Mubariz Khan.
. The battle took place in the Berar region near Aurangabad.
. Nizam-ul-Mulk defeated and killed Mubariz Khan in this battle.
. This victory established Nizam-ul-Mulk’s independent control over the Deccan.
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. The battle led to the foundation of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and the Hyderabad State.
. Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah later formally recognized Nizam-ul-Mulk as Subedar of the Deccan.
Additional Knowledge:
11 October, 1766 (Option a)
. This period belongs to post-Plassey era.
. No major battle named Shakar-Kheda occurred in this year.
11 October, 1824 (Option b)
. This is a 19th-century date with no relation to Deccan succession wars.
11 October, 1757 (Option d)
. This year is associated with events after the Battle of Plassey (1757).
. Shakar-Kheda was fought much earlier.