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What was a major consequence of Aurangzeb's death in 1707?
What was a major consequence of Aurangzeb's death in 1707?
- A succession crisis led to a weakened central authority (correct)
- The Mughal Empire expanded its territories
- The Mughal army became more powerful and disciplined
- Trade and commerce flourished in the empire
What was a major factor contributing to the economic decline of the Mughal Empire?
What was a major factor contributing to the economic decline of the Mughal Empire?
- The strength and discipline of the Mughal army
- Over-reliance on trade and commerce
- The empire's vast territories and diverse populations
- Over-reliance on land revenue (correct)
Which of the following was a result of the War of Succession (1707-1713)?
Which of the following was a result of the War of Succession (1707-1713)?
- The Mughal Empire expanded its territories
- Trade and commerce flourished in the empire
- A power vacuum was created (correct)
- The Mughal army became more powerful and disciplined
What was the outcome of Nizam-ul-Mulk's Rebellion (1713-1719)?
What was the outcome of Nizam-ul-Mulk's Rebellion (1713-1719)?
What was a major external pressure that contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire?
What was a major external pressure that contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire?
What was a result of the Sikh and Maratha uprisings?
What was a result of the Sikh and Maratha uprisings?
What was a consequence of the decline of the Mughal Empire?
What was a consequence of the decline of the Mughal Empire?
What was the outcome of the British East India Company's expansion in India?
What was the outcome of the British East India Company's expansion in India?
Who launched multiple invasions that weakened the Mughal Empire?
Who launched multiple invasions that weakened the Mughal Empire?
What happened to the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah II?
What happened to the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah II?
What was a result of the Mughals losing control over their territories?
What was a result of the Mughals losing control over their territories?
Study Notes
Decline of the Mughal Empire
Causes of Decline
- Weakened Central Authority: The death of Aurangzeb in 1707 led to a succession crisis, with multiple claimants to the throne, resulting in a weakened central authority.
- Regionalism and Provincialism: The Mughal Empire's vast territories and diverse populations led to regionalism and provincialism, with local leaders and nobles asserting their autonomy.
- Economic Decline: The empire's economy suffered from:
- Over-reliance on land revenue
- Decline of trade and commerce
- Corruption and mismanagement of resources
- Military Decline: The Mughal army's strength and discipline declined, making it vulnerable to external threats.
Internal Struggles and Conflicts
- War of Succession (1707-1713): A series of wars between Aurangzeb's sons and other claimants to the throne, leading to a power vacuum.
- Nizam-ul-Mulk's Rebellion (1713-1719): The governor of the Deccan province, Nizam-ul-Mulk, declared independence and established the Hyderabad State.
- Sikh and Maratha Uprisings: The Sikhs and Marathas, who were previously allies of the Mughals, began to challenge Mughal authority and eventually carved out their own territories.
External Pressures and Invasions
- Nadir Shah's Invasion (1739): The Persian ruler Nadir Shah invaded the Mughal Empire, plundering Delhi and weakening the empire's defenses.
- Durrani Invasions (1748-1767): The Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Durrani launched multiple invasions, further weakening the empire.
- British East India Company's Expansion: The British East India Company's expansion in India, particularly in Bengal, led to the eventual decline of the Mughal Empire.
Consequences of Decline
- Break-up of the Empire: The Mughal Empire fragmented into smaller kingdoms and principalities, with regional powers and European colonizers filling the power vacuum.
- Loss of Territorial Control: The Mughals lost control over many of their territories, including Bengal, Hyderabad, and the Punjab region.
- End of the Mughal Dynasty: The last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah II, was exiled to Burma (Myanmar) by the British in 1857, marking the end of the Mughal dynasty.
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Learn about the causes, internal struggles, external pressures, and consequences of the Mughal Empire's decline. Explore the factors that led to the downfall of this powerful empire.
