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In the late seventeenth and early eighteenth century, the Jats established their control.

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The above statement is true.
The Jats increased their authority in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. Under the leadership of Churaman, they took over areas west of Delhi, and by the 1680s, they had started to rule the area between the two imperial towns of Delhi and Agra. They acted as Agra's de facto guardians for a while. The Jats were successful farmers, and the areas they dominated saw the growth of towns like Panipat and Ballabhgarh, which became significant commercial hubs. Under Suraj Mal, the kingdom of Bharatpur gained importance. When Nadir Shah stormed Delhi in 1739, many of the city's famous individuals sought safety there.

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