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Which factor contributed significantly to the decline of the Mughal Empire after Aurangzeb's death in 1707?
Which factor contributed significantly to the decline of the Mughal Empire after Aurangzeb's death in 1707?
- A period of economic prosperity and growth
- Successful alliances with neighboring empires
- Weak, corrupt, and luxury-loving later Mughals (correct)
- A unified and strong central leadership
The religious tolerance policies of Aurangzeb helped to maintain stability and peace within the Mughal Empire.
The religious tolerance policies of Aurangzeb helped to maintain stability and peace within the Mughal Empire.
False (B)
Name two foreign invaders who attacked the Mughal Empire, contributing to its decline.
Name two foreign invaders who attacked the Mughal Empire, contributing to its decline.
Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali
The British arrival ultimately led to Mughals getting ______ by them.
The British arrival ultimately led to Mughals getting ______ by them.
Match the following factors with their respective impact on the Mughal Empire's decline:
Match the following factors with their respective impact on the Mughal Empire's decline:
What was one consequence of Aurangzeb's Deccan campaigns?
What was one consequence of Aurangzeb's Deccan campaigns?
The Mughals successfully advanced in science, technology, and military strength, ensuring their resilience against European powers.
The Mughals successfully advanced in science, technology, and military strength, ensuring their resilience against European powers.
Which policies of Aurangzeb led to internal revolts?
Which policies of Aurangzeb led to internal revolts?
Which European powers arrived in India, contributing to the competition for influence and eventual decline of the Mughals?
Which European powers arrived in India, contributing to the competition for influence and eventual decline of the Mughals?
The British accelerated the process of ______ of the Mughals.
The British accelerated the process of ______ of the Mughals.
Flashcards
Mughal Decline Factors
Mughal Decline Factors
The Mughal Empire declined due to weak and corrupt rulers after Aurangzeb's death in 1707, along with excessive luxury.
Vastness of Empire
Vastness of Empire
The large size of the Mughal empire made it difficult to govern and control effectively.
Wars of Succession
Wars of Succession
Conflicts over who would become the next ruler weakened the empire through internal fighting.
Internal/External Threats
Internal/External Threats
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Aurangzeb's Policies
Aurangzeb's Policies
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Foreign Invasions
Foreign Invasions
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Arrival of Europeans
Arrival of Europeans
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British Dominance
British Dominance
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Technological Stagnation
Technological Stagnation
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Study Notes
Decline of the Mughal Rule (1600-1900)
Summary of the Decline of the Mughals
- Weak, corrupt, and luxury-loving later Mughals came into power after Aurangzeb's death in 1707.
- The empire's vastness contributed to its decline.
- Wars of succession weakened the empire.
- Internal revolts and foreign invasions destabilized the empire.
- Aurangzeb's policies included religious intolerance, such as the demolition of Hindu temples and the re-imposition of Jiziya.
- Aurangzeb banned art, painting, and music.
- Aurangzeb's Deccan campaigns against the Marathas lasted 25 years and exhausted the treasury.
- Foreign invasions included Nadir Shah from Persia and Ahmad Shah Abdali from Afghanistan.
- European powers arrived, including the Portuguese, Dutch, French, and British.
- The British ousted all other Europeans, accelerating the decline.
- The Mughals failed to advance in science and technology and develop a strong military and naval force.
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