Question

1. “When viewed from Delhi, the 18th century is certainly a gloomy period.”
Justify this statement by giving suitable reasons. (HOTS)

Answer 1

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“When viewed from Delhi, the 18th century is certainly a gloomy
period.  The attacks of Nadir Shah and then of Ahmad Shah
Durrani and finally the attempts by the Rohillas (who controlled Delhi from 1761
to 1771) to hold the Mughals to ransom left the inhabitants of the city with a
sense of being under permanent siege.”

Answer 2

There is a debate among the historians whether 18th century India was an age of decline or an age of progress. So it can't be rightly said it was totally an age of decline but when viewed from from Delhi, 18th century is certainly a gloomy period.

It was in 18th century Mughal Empire started to lingering its decay. Delhi, the capital of Mughals lost the charm it used to have. The invasions and attacks of  Nadir Shah (of Persia), Ahmad Shah Abdali (Persia), attacks of Marathas and Rohillas (Afghans who controlled Delhi from 1761-71) left the Delhi in a state of regular destruction. There was destruction and chaos everywhere in Delhi. The gloomy picture of Delhi is documented by the contemporary poets and scholars as well.