Question

the backbone of mughal empire was broken by

Answer 1

To make matters worse, the invasions of Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali broke the backbone of the Mughal empire.

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Answer 2

Answer: the backbone of mughal empire was broken by aurangzeb

Explanation: Reduced subsequently, especially during the East India Company rule in India, to the region in and around Old Delhi, the empire was formally dissolved by the British Raj after the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

When did the Mughal Empire end? The Mughal Empire began to decline in the 18th century, during the reign of Muḥammad Shah (1719–48). Much of its territory fell under the control of the Marathas and then the British.                        

According to the authors, the causes of the decline of the Mughal Empire can be grouped under the following heads: a) deterioration of land relations; b) emergence of regional powers as successor states; c) selfish struggle of nobles at the court; d) lack of initiative in modern weapons; e) lack of control over the ...