1. Who was the founder of the independent state of Hyderabad in 1724?
a) Asaf Jah I
b) Haider Ali
c) Saadat Ali Khan
d) Murshid Quli Khan
Answer: a) Asaf Jah I
2. The independent state of Awadh was established by which Mughal governor?
a) Asaf Jah I
b) Saadat Ali Khan
c) Shuja-ud-Daula
d) Murshid Quli Khan
Answer: b) Saadat Ali Khan
3. Which Maratha general established an independent state in Malwa and later became known as the founder of the Holkar dynasty?
a) Peshwa Baji Rao I
b) Mahadji Scindia
c) Malhar Rao Holkar
d) Shivaji
Answer: c) Malhar Rao Holkar
4. The independent state of Mysore rose to prominence under which ruler, who is also known for his resistance against British forces?
a) Asaf Jah I
b) Tipu Sultan
c) Haider Ali
d) Ranjit Singh
Answer: c) Haider Ali
5. Who was the first ruler of the independent state of Bengal, which was established following the decline of Mughal authority?
a) Murshid Quli Khan
b) Siraj-ud-Daula
c) Alivardi Khan
d) Mir Jafar
Answer: a) Murshid Quli Khan