Question

What were the reasons for the decline of the Mughal Empire?

Answer 1

Answer:

Causes of the decline of the Mughal Empire:

Wars of Succession: The Mughals did not follow any law of succession like the law of primogeniture. ...

Aurangzeb's Policies: ...

Weak Successors of Aurangzeb: ...

Empty Treasury: ...

Invasions: ...

Size of the Empire and Challenge from Regional Powers:

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