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Question
Answer the following question briefly.
Several factors were responsible for the decline of the Mughal empire. In this context answer the following question:
To what extent was the jagirdari crisis responsible for a further decline in the power of the emperor?
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Solution
The Mughal officers were given jagirs as payment for their services. Towards the end of the 17th century, there were very few jagirs left. To satisfy the demands of the newly recruited officers, crown lands were converted to jagir lands and given to the nobles. This led to a loss of revenue for the royal treasury and a further decline in the power of the emperor.
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