Question

What was the cause of the decline of the Mughal Empire?

Aurangzeb's policies

Weak successor of Aurangzeb

Rivalry among the Nobles

All of the above

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Answer 1

Answer:

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 bankers of the state and above all f) Aurangzeb’s Deccan campaign.

Answer 2

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 bankers of the state

f) Aurangzeb’s Deccan campaign.