Reasons for Mughals' Downfall & British Conquest of India

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According to the Marxist interpretation, what inspired the leaders of the Indian national movement?

Quest for power and material benefits

How do many scholars criticize the perspective that reduces nationalism to 'animal politics'?

It overlooks the role of ideals in shaping human behavior

What do Liberal and Neo-Liberal Interpretations argue was the impact of economic exploitation of colonies on Britain?

It discouraged domestic investment in Britain

Which perspective asserts that availability of markets in colonies for British goods hindered domestic investment in Britain?

Marxist historians' perspective

In what context did the writing of women's history begin to broaden into gender history?

Women's movement of the 1970s

'Animal politics' is a term criticized for reducing nationalism to what?

Power dynamics and material benefits

According to which school of thought did Patrick O’Brian, Hopkins, and Cain belong?

'Liberal and Neo-Liberal Interpretations' proponents

What was one criticism directed towards R.P. Dutt's paradigm according to scholars?

'Animal politics' reductionism

Explore the causes behind the downfall of the Mughal Empire and the expansion of British power in India. Delve into the factors that contributed to British success, including superior arms, military strategy, discipline, and fair selection practices.

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