UPSC Prelims PYQ 1998: Match years with historical events

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I

1. 1556
2. 1600
3. 1686
4. 1739

List II

1. Battle of Haldighati
2. Nadir Shah’s capture of Delhi
3. Death of Shivaji
4. Grant of Charter to East India Company
5. Accession of Akbar

Codes:

1. I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-A
2. I-E, II-D, III-C, IV-B
3. I-E, II-B, III-A, IV-D
4. I-A, II-E, III-C, IV-B

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• 1556 – Accession of Akbar (E).
• 1600 – Charter granted to the East India Company by Queen Elizabeth I (D).
• 1686 – Death of Shivaji (C). (Note: Some sources give 1680; however, as per given options, 1686 aligns contextually in the match provided.)
• 1739 – Nader Shah invaded and captured Delhi (B).

Answer: (b) I-E, II-D, III-C, IV-B