6 Questions
During which Mughal emperor's reign did the empire reach its zenith?
Aurangzeb
What factor led to the beginning of the decline of the Mughal Empire in 1707 CE?
The death of Aurangzeb
What depleted the financial and military resources of the Mughal Empire during Aurangzeb's reign?
Endless wars and long-drawn Deccan campaign
What did provincial governors control during the decline of the Mughal Empire?
Important offices of revenue (diwani) and military (faujdari) administration
What factor contributed to the decline of state revenue during the later Mughal emperors' rule?
Provincial governors extracting maximum revenue from the peasantry
What was a notable consequence of the weak and incompetent later Mughal emperors?
Breakdown of law and order in various parts of the empire
Test your knowledge on the factors that contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire from the late 17th century onwards. Explore economic crises, political instability, and other significant events that led to the downfall of this once mighty empire.
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