Decline of the Mughals in Pakistan Movement

Aurangzeb's religious reforms, including the reinstitution of Jizya tax on non-Muslims, destruction of Hindu temples, enforcement of Islamic laws, and banning of the Suttee tradition, led to agitation among the Hindu population, resulting in economic decline and weakening of the Mughal Empire.

Aurangzeb's love for luxury, demonstrated through the construction of palaces and extravagant spending, furthered economic decline and made him unpopular.

The lazy and incompetent successors of Aurangzeb were unable to control the government, leading to the handover of power to the nobles and further destabilizing the empire.

<p>Aurangzeb's wars, including conflicts with the Rajputs, expansion campaigns in the north, rebellions by various groups, and the costly Maratha War, resulted in heavy taxes, drained the Mughal treasury, and left the empire in economic misery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The indefinite law of succession, marked by power struggles among the dead emperor's sons and subsequent wars, led to economic strain, weakening of the empire, and loss of capable soldiers and nobles.</p> Signup and view all the answers