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When did the decline of the Mughal Empire begin?
When did the decline of the Mughal Empire begin?
- After Aurangzeb's death in 1707
- During the reign of Aurangzeb
- During the first half of the 18th century (correct)
- During the rule of Bahadur Shah
What happened to the Mughal Empire by 1803?
What happened to the Mughal Empire by 1803?
- It was reduced to a few square miles around Delhi (correct)
- It became stronger than ever before
- It expanded to include more territories
- It conquered the British array
Who emerged victorious after the death of Aurangzeb?
Who emerged victorious after the death of Aurangzeb?
- Aurangzeb's grandson
- All three sons together
- Bahadur Shah (correct)
- A foreign invader
What was Bahadur Shah known for?
What was Bahadur Shah known for?
What change in policy did Bahadur Shah adopt towards Hindu chiefs and rajas?
What change in policy did Bahadur Shah adopt towards Hindu chiefs and rajas?
How did Aurangzeb's death impact the unity of the Mughal Empire?
How did Aurangzeb's death impact the unity of the Mughal Empire?
What was Bahadur Shah's policy towards the Maratha sardars?
What was Bahadur Shah's policy towards the Maratha sardars?
Why did Bahadur Shah try to make peace with the rebellious Sikhs?
Why did Bahadur Shah try to make peace with the rebellious Sikhs?
What was Bahadur Shah's approach towards Guru Gobind Singh before the Sikh revolt?
What was Bahadur Shah's approach towards Guru Gobind Singh before the Sikh revolt?
Why did Bahadur Shah's policy towards the Maratha sardars lead to dissatisfaction?
Why did Bahadur Shah's policy towards the Maratha sardars lead to dissatisfaction?
What was the result of Bahadur Shah's unsuccessful attempt to garrison Amber and Jodhpur?
What was the result of Bahadur Shah's unsuccessful attempt to garrison Amber and Jodhpur?
How did Bahadur Shah approach the problem of rebellious Sikhs after Guru Gobind Singh's death?
How did Bahadur Shah approach the problem of rebellious Sikhs after Guru Gobind Singh's death?
What was the outcome of Bahadur Shah's campaign against the Sikh rebels?
What was the outcome of Bahadur Shah's campaign against the Sikh rebels?
'Bahadur Shah was groping towards a solution of the problems besetting the Empire.' What does this imply?
'Bahadur Shah was groping towards a solution of the problems besetting the Empire.' What does this imply?
'A new element entered Mughal politics in this and the succeeding wars of succession.' What is this new element referring to?
'A new element entered Mughal politics in this and the succeeding wars of succession.' What is this new element referring to?
'Zulfiqar Khan believed it was necessary to establish friendly relations with Rajput rajas and Maratha sardars.' What motivated this belief?
'Zulfiqar Khan believed it was necessary to establish friendly relations with Rajput rajas and Maratha sardars.' What motivated this belief?
What title was given to Jai Singh of Amber?
What title was given to Jai Singh of Amber?
Who was appointed Governor of Malwa?
Who was appointed Governor of Malwa?
What evil tendency was encouraged by Zulfiqar Khan?
What evil tendency was encouraged by Zulfiqar Khan?
How did the Government collect land revenue under Todar Mai's land revenue settlement?
How did the Government collect land revenue under Todar Mai's land revenue settlement?
Who defeated Jahandar Shah in January 1713?
Who defeated Jahandar Shah in January 1713?
Why did the Emperor's ears get poisoned against Zulfiqar Khan?
Why did the Emperor's ears get poisoned against Zulfiqar Khan?
What did the Saiyid brothers believe was necessary for harmonious rule in India?
What did the Saiyid brothers believe was necessary for harmonious rule in India?
In what year were the Saiyid brothers overthrown?
In what year were the Saiyid brothers overthrown?
Who was given the office of mir bakshi in Farrukh Siyar's reign?
Who was given the office of mir bakshi in Farrukh Siyar's reign?
When did the inglorious reign of Jahandar Shah end?
When did the inglorious reign of Jahandar Shah end?
Why did Nizum-ul-Mulk decide to leave the Emperor and found the state of Hyderabad?
Why did Nizum-ul-Mulk decide to leave the Emperor and found the state of Hyderabad?
What was the significance of Nizum-ul-Mulk's departure on the Mughal Empire?
What was the significance of Nizum-ul-Mulk's departure on the Mughal Empire?
What effect did Nadir Shah's invasion have on the Mughal Empire?
What effect did Nadir Shah's invasion have on the Mughal Empire?
Why was Nadir Shah attracted to India?
Why was Nadir Shah attracted to India?
What factors contributed to the eventual defeat of Delhi against Nadir Shah?
What factors contributed to the eventual defeat of Delhi against Nadir Shah?
What was the result of the battle that took place at Karnal on 13th February 1739?
What was the result of the battle that took place at Karnal on 13th February 1739?
How did Nizum-ul-Mulk's departure affect other powerful nobles in India?
How did Nizum-ul-Mulk's departure affect other powerful nobles in India?
What was the primary reason behind Nadir Shah's massacre of the citizens of Delhi?
What was the primary reason behind Nadir Shah's massacre of the citizens of Delhi?
What were some of the reasons for Nadir Shah's invasion of India?
What were some of the reasons for Nadir Shah's invasion of India?
What did Nadir Shah do after seizing the royal treasury and other royal property in Delhi?
What did Nadir Shah do after seizing the royal treasury and other royal property in Delhi?
How did Nadir Shah's invasion impact the Mughal Empire economically?
How did Nadir Shah's invasion impact the Mughal Empire economically?
What finally led to Nadir Shah deposing the last of the Safavi rulers and becoming the Shah?
What finally led to Nadir Shah deposing the last of the Safavi rulers and becoming the Shah?
What did the loss of Kabul and areas west of the Indus River signify for the Mughal Empire?
What did the loss of Kabul and areas west of the Indus River signify for the Mughal Empire?
Why did many petty zamindars, rajas, and nawabs raise the banner of rebellion and independence?
Why did many petty zamindars, rajas, and nawabs raise the banner of rebellion and independence?
What caused a temporary paralysis in the central administration of the Mughal Empire?
What caused a temporary paralysis in the central administration of the Mughal Empire?
What event marked the physical break-up of the Mughal Empire according to the text?
What event marked the physical break-up of the Mughal Empire according to the text?
What did Ahmed Shah Abdali do after the weakening of north-western defences of the Mughal Empire?
What did Ahmed Shah Abdali do after the weakening of north-western defences of the Mughal Empire?
Why did Shah Alam II declare war upon the English East India Company in 1764?
Why did Shah Alam II declare war upon the English East India Company in 1764?
What led to Shah Alam II living as a pensioner under the East India Company's protection in Allahabad?
What led to Shah Alam II living as a pensioner under the East India Company's protection in Allahabad?
What action did the Saiyid brothers take in regards to the jizyah tax?
What action did the Saiyid brothers take in regards to the jizyah tax?
How did the Saiyid brothers handle rebellious elements and save the Empire from administrative disintegration?
How did the Saiyid brothers handle rebellious elements and save the Empire from administrative disintegration?
What event led to a wave of public revulsion against the Saiyid brothers?
What event led to a wave of public revulsion against the Saiyid brothers?
Why did some nobles declare the Saiyid brothers were following anti-Mughal and anti-Islamic policies?
Why did some nobles declare the Saiyid brothers were following anti-Mughal and anti-Islamic policies?
How did the financial position of the state deteriorate rapidly during the Saiyid brothers' rule?
How did the financial position of the state deteriorate rapidly during the Saiyid brothers' rule?
Why did a group of nobles conspire against the Saiyid brothers led by Nizam-ul-Mulk and Muhammad Amin Khan?
Why did a group of nobles conspire against the Saiyid brothers led by Nizam-ul-Mulk and Muhammad Amin Khan?
What contributed to the end of domination of the Mughal Empire by the Saiyid brothers?
What contributed to the end of domination of the Mughal Empire by the Saiyid brothers?
What was one effect of Muhammad Shah's reign on Mughal prestige?
What was one effect of Muhammad Shah's reign on Mughal prestige?
What were characteristics of Muhammad Shah that contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire?
What were characteristics of Muhammad Shah that contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire?
