Why Aurangzeb military policies were a reason for the decline of the Mughals ?
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The harsh policy over non Muslims by aurangzeb is the major cause for the decline of Mughal empire. He expanded the territory and made the Mughal empire to reach its height (in terms of territory). ... The weak successors of the aurangzeb is also a major reason for the decline of the empire.
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Aurangzeb ascended the throne in 1658 CE, assuming the title of Alamgir. He ruled for almost a fifty years till his death in 1707 CE. During his long reign, the Mughal Empire had the largest territorial extent. It stretched from Kashmir in the north to Karnataka in the south and from Hindu Kush in the west to Chittagong in the east.
Aurangzeb devoted the last twenty six years of his life to his relentless Deccan. Policy for the purpose of which he had moved his court to Deccan.
However, his reign was also fraught with conflicts with various regional forces among which the Marathas were the most formidable opponents.
=> Why Aurangzeb military policies were a reason for the decline of the Mughals ?
- Aurangzeb reversed Akbar's policies that had brought stability to the Mughal Empire.
- The non muslim taxes were again introduced
- Due to war of succession
- His successors were weak.
- He lost the support of the Rajputs
- He followed the policy of discrimination among his subjects, on the basis of faith.
- He made enemies with the Sikhs
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