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How were the Sikhs organized in the eighteenth century?
How were the Sikhs organized in the eighteenth century?
The Sikhs were organized into military groups called misls, each headed by a leader known as a sardar.
Which two Mughal emperors were assassinated, and which two were blinded by their nobles?
Which two Mughal emperors were assassinated, and which two were blinded by their nobles?
Farrukh Siyar and Alamgir II were assassinated; Ahmad Shah and Shah Alam II were blinded.
What steps would you take to make your position strong in your province?
What steps would you take to make your position strong in your province?
Establishing a network of loyal supporters, improving infrastructure, and maintaining good relations with neighboring provinces.
Which Rajput state defied Mughal authority, and who was the ruler who stood his ground?
Which Rajput state defied Mughal authority, and who was the ruler who stood his ground?
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What opposition or problems might you face while trying to strengthen your position in the province?
What opposition or problems might you face while trying to strengthen your position in the province?
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Which Rajput kings had served under the Mughals with distinction, and what autonomy were they granted in their watan jagirs?
Which Rajput kings had served under the Mughals with distinction, and what autonomy were they granted in their watan jagirs?
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Why did the Marathas want to expand beyond the Deccan?
Why did the Marathas want to expand beyond the Deccan?
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Which influential Rajput families claimed the subadari of the rich provinces of Gujarat and Malwa in the eighteenth century?
Which influential Rajput families claimed the subadari of the rich provinces of Gujarat and Malwa in the eighteenth century?
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What was the role of the provincial governors, subadars, and great zamindars during the decline of Mughal authority?
What was the role of the provincial governors, subadars, and great zamindars during the decline of Mughal authority?
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Do you think merchants and bankers today have the same influence they had in the eighteenth century?
Do you think merchants and bankers today have the same influence they had in the eighteenth century?
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How did the gradual shifting of political and economic authority affect the later Mughal emperors?
How did the gradual shifting of political and economic authority affect the later Mughal emperors?
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What was the response of Rana Pratap to the Mughal envoys who tried to persuade him to accept Mughal suzerainty?
What was the response of Rana Pratap to the Mughal envoys who tried to persuade him to accept Mughal suzerainty?
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What challenges did the later Mughal emperors face in keeping a check on their powerful mansabdars?
What challenges did the later Mughal emperors face in keeping a check on their powerful mansabdars?
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Which group of people challenged Mughal authority for the longest time in Aurangzeb's reign?
Which group of people challenged Mughal authority for the longest time in Aurangzeb's reign?
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What factors contributed to the decline in the periodic remission of revenue to the Mughal capital?
What factors contributed to the decline in the periodic remission of revenue to the Mughal capital?
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What were some reasons for peasant and zamindari rebellions in the Mughal Empire?
What were some reasons for peasant and zamindari rebellions in the Mughal Empire?
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Did any of the kingdoms mentioned in this chapter develop in your state? How would life in the state have been different in the eighteenth century compared to the twenty-first century?
Did any of the kingdoms mentioned in this chapter develop in your state? How would life in the state have been different in the eighteenth century compared to the twenty-first century?
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What powers did the governors (subadars) wield over the Mughal Empire's regions?
What powers did the governors (subadars) wield over the Mughal Empire's regions?
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