Q. How many times did Ahmed Shah Abdali invade India?
(a) 5 times
(b) 8 times
(c) 9 times
(d) 10 times
Ans: (c) 9 times
Explanation: The correct answer is (c) 9 times.
Ahmed Shah Abdali, also known as Ahmad Shah Durrani, invaded India a total of 9 times. He was the founder of the modern state of Afghanistan and led several invasions into the Indian subcontinent during the 18th century. These invasions were part of his efforts to establish and consolidate his authority in the region and to counter the rising power of the Marathas and other regional powers. The most significant of his invasions was the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761, which resulted in a major defeat for the Marathas.
