Factors Leading to the Decline of the Mughal Empire Quiz
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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?

<p>Important offices of revenue (diwani) and military (faujdari) administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed to the decline of state revenue during the later Mughal emperors' rule?

<p>Provincial governors extracting maximum revenue from the peasantry</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable consequence of the weak and incompetent later Mughal emperors?

<p>Breakdown of law and order in various parts of the empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

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