How many times did Ahmad Shah Abdali invade North India between 1748 and 1761?

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Consider the historical timeline of Ahmad Shah Abdali's invasions.

Correct Answer: C) 5

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, Civil Services

Difficulty: Moderate

Explanations:

First invasion: 1748

Second invasion: 1750

Third invasion: 1756

Fourth invasion: 1759

Fifth invasion: 1761

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect. Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded North India more than three times between 1748 and 1761. This option underestimates the number of invasions.
Option B: Incorrect. Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded North India more than four times between 1748 and 1761. This option also underestimates the number of invasions.
Option C: Correct. Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded North India five times between 1748 and 1761. This is the accurate count of his invasions during this period.
Option D: Incorrect. Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded North India fewer than six times between 1748 and 1761. This option overestimates the number of invasions.

Mnemonic: Five invasions, five times the Shah came to claim