Why did Nadir Shah invade India in 1739, sacking Delhi?

A) to move against the Hindu Mughal rulers
B) to punish the Mughals for failing to help Persia
C) in retaliation for the Mughal attack on Persepolis
D) because the Persians and Mughals had long been enemies


Answer: B

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