Decline of the Mughal Empire
History ⇒ Modern Indian History
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Describe one economic reason for the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Describe the administrative structure of the Mughal Empire and how its weakening contributed to the decline.
Describe the impact of the rise of regional kingdoms on the Mughal Empire.
Explain how the decline of the Mughal Empire affected the Indian subcontinent politically.
Explain how the policies of Aurangzeb contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Explain the impact of the Jagirdari crisis on the Mughal administration.
Explain the role of the Marathas in the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'By the early 18th century, the Mughal Empire was facing severe financial difficulties. The cost of maintaining a large army and an extravagant court, combined with declining agricultural productivity, led to a shortage of revenue.' Based on the passage, what was one major economic challenge that contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire?
Which Mughal emperor was imprisoned by Nadir Shah during the sack of Delhi? (1) Bahadur Shah I (2) Muhammad Shah (3) Shah Alam II (4) Akbar II
Which Mughal emperor was ruling during the Battle of Plassey? (1) Bahadur Shah I (2) Shah Alam II (3) Muhammad Shah (4) Akbar II
Which Mughal emperor's reign is considered the beginning of the decline of the empire? (1) Akbar (2) Jahangir (3) Aurangzeb (4) Babur
Which of the following statements is correct? (1) The Mughal Empire expanded after Aurangzeb's death. (2) The Mughal Empire declined after Aurangzeb's death. (3) The Mughal Empire remained stable after Aurangzeb's death. (4) The Mughal Empire was never powerful.
Fill in the blank: The _______ of 1857 marked the formal end of the Mughal Empire.
Fill in the blank: The _______ of the Mughal Empire allowed European powers to establish their own territories in India.
Fill in the blank: The _______ system, which involved granting land revenue rights to nobles, became corrupt and inefficient during the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Fill in the blank: The _______ system, which was the backbone of Mughal administration, became weak and led to corruption during the decline.
Did the Mughal Empire face challenges from the Sikhs during its decline? Yes or No.
Did the Mughal Empire lose control over Bengal during its decline? Yes or No.
Did the Mughal Empire's decline lead to increased European influence in India? Yes or No.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Mughal Empire began to decline after the death of Aurangzeb.
