How did the dynasty of Nizam Shahi of Ahmadnagar come to an end?
UPSC CSE Pre 2004
A. Ahmadnagar was annexed to Mughal empire and Hussain Shah was consigned to life imprisonment
B. Mughal troops destroyed Daulatabad fort and killed Nizam-ul-Mulk of Ahmadnagar
C. Fateh Khan usurped the throne from Nizam-ul-Mulk
D. Malik Ambar was defeated in a battle with Mughals in 1631 and the entire royal family was killed by the Mughal troops
Answer: Ahmadnagar was annexed to Mughal empire and Hussain Shah was consigned to life imprisonment
Option a is the correct answer
The Nizam Shahi dynasty of Ahmadnagar was founded by Malik Ahmad Nizam Shah in 1490. The dynasty lasted for over 140 years, and it was one of the most powerful and influential kingdoms in the Deccan region of India. The Nizam Shahis were eventually conquered by the Mughal Empire under Shah Jahan in 1636. The last Nizam Shahi ruler, Hussain Shah, was consigned to life imprisonment in the Gwalior Fort. The Nizam Shahi dynasty came to an end, and Ahmadnagar was annexed to the Mughal Empire.