Decline of the Mughal Empire
History ⇒ Modern Indian History
Decline of the Mughal Empire starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the effect of constant wars on the Mughal Empire's treasury.
Describe the impact of the invasion of Nadir Shah on the Mughal Empire.
Describe the role of the British East India Company in the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Explain how the economic condition of the Mughal Empire changed during its decline.
Explain how the policies of Aurangzeb contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Explain how the rise of regional powers contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Explain the impact of weak successors on the Mughal Empire.
List any two foreign invasions that weakened the Mughal Empire.
After the decline of the Mughal Empire, which European trading company became dominant in India? (1) Dutch East India Company (2) French East India Company (3) British East India Company (4) Portuguese Company
The Mughal Empire faced repeated invasions from which Afghan ruler in the 18th century? (1) Ahmad Shah Abdali (2) Sher Shah Suri (3) Tipu Sultan (4) Haider Ali
Which administrative system became less effective during the decline of the Mughal Empire? (1) Mansabdari (2) Zamindari (3) Ryotwari (4) Mahalwari
Which battle marked the end of Mughal power and the beginning of British dominance in India? (1) Battle of Plassey (2) Battle of Panipat (3) Battle of Buxar (4) Battle of Haldighati
Fill in the blank: The _______ Rebellion was one of the revolts that weakened the Mughal Empire during Aurangzeb's reign.
Fill in the blank: The _______ system of land revenue collection became corrupt and inefficient during the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Fill in the blank: The _______ were a group of Afghan invaders who attacked the Mughal Empire in the 18th century.
Fill in the blank: The _______ were a group of peasants who revolted against the Mughal Empire in the Doab region.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Mughal Empire began to decline after the death of Aurangzeb.
True or False: The Mughal Empire was able to maintain strong control over all its provinces until the 19th century.
True or False: The Mughal Empire was at its largest territorial extent under Aurangzeb.
True or False: The Mughal Empire's decline was a gradual process that took place over several decades.
