In which year did Aurangzeb annex Golconda?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 1687
Aurangzeb annexed the Qutb Shahi kingdom of Golconda to the Mughal Empire in 1687. After the conquest of Bijapur in 1686, Golconda became the next major Mughal target in the Deccan. 1707 was the year of Aurangzeb’s death, not the annexation of Golconda. Exam tip: Remember the sequence—Bijapur (1686), Golconda (1687).
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What is the correct answer to this question?
1687
Why is this the correct answer?
Aurangzeb annexed the Qutb Shahi kingdom of Golconda to the Mughal Empire in 1687. After the conquest of Bijapur in 1686, Golconda became the next major Mughal target in the Deccan. 1707 was the year of Aurangzeb’s death, not the annexation of Golconda. Exam tip: Remember the sequence—Bijapur (1686), Golconda (1687).
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian History. Topic: Medieval Indian History.
