12 Questions
What led to the decline of the Mughal Empire in the eighteenth century?
Both a and b
What percentage of the population were Muslims during the Mughal rule?
15%
Which statement is true about the religion tolerance during Mughal rule?
All religions were generally tolerated
In 1750, how was the South Asian subcontinent governed?
Through a loose confederation of powerful princely states and rich port cities
What major crisis had already been created for the Mughal rulers by 1750?
Internal divisions and European encroachment
During the Mughal era, what factor ensured healthy business, investment, and trade?
Social stability from religious tolerance
What was a key factor in the Mughals' success in building their empire?
Supporting a rich Muslim-dominated trade system
Which region played an important role in the global market for goods according to the text?
South Asia
What was a significant aspect of the Mughal manufacturing industry?
Thriving production of hand-loom textiles for the Indian Ocean economy
What attracted traders from China and Persia to India?
High demand for cotton and silk fabrics
Who was responsible for expanding Mughal territories and establishing an efficient governance structure?
Babur's grandson
Which group could become officers of the Mughal state through land grants?
Hindu rajas and Muslim sultans
Explore the rise and fall of the mighty Mughal Empire in South Asia, and how it transitioned into a loose confederation of princely states and port cities in the 18th century.
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