Decline of the Mughal Empire
History ⇒ Modern Indian History
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Describe one economic reason for the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Describe the administrative structure of the Mughal Empire and how its weakening contributed to the decline.
Describe the impact of the rise of regional kingdoms on the Mughal Empire.
Explain how the decline of the Mughal Empire affected the Indian subcontinent politically.
Explain how the policies of Aurangzeb contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Explain the impact of the Jagirdari crisis on the Mughal administration.
Explain the role of the Marathas in the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Explain the significance of the Battle of Plassey (1757) in the context of the Mughal decline.
List any two internal factors that led to the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Name any two foreign invaders who attacked the Mughal Empire during its decline.
Name the Mughal emperor who reigned during the invasion of Nadir Shah.
Name the Mughal emperor who was exiled by the British after the Revolt of 1857.
State one way in which the British East India Company benefited from the decline of the Mughal Empire.
What role did the European trading companies play in the decline of the Mughal Empire?
Analyze the impact of repeated invasions by Ahmad Shah Abdali on the stability of the Mughal Empire.
Discuss how the weakening of the central authority after Aurangzeb’s death led to the rise of independent states such as Awadh, Bengal, and Hyderabad.
Evaluate the role of weak successors in accelerating the decline of the Mughal Empire after Aurangzeb.
Explain how the decline of the Mughal Empire created opportunities for European trading companies to expand their influence in India.
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'By the early 18th century, the Mughal Empire was facing severe financial difficulties. The cost of maintaining a large army and an extravagant court, combined with declining agricultural productivity, led to a shortage of revenue.' Based on the passage, what was one major economic challenge that contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire?
