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Question
Answer the following question briefly.
With reference to the decline and disintegration of the Mughal empire discuss the following:
Aurangzeb’s religious policy
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Solution
His policy of religious intolerance shook the foundations of the empire and resulted in the following:
- The costly, long-drawn, and ruinous Deccan campaign.
- Numerous wars with the Sikhs, the Marathas, the Jats, and the Rajputs.
- Loss of support of the loyal Rajputs who had earlier contributed greatly to the stability of the Mughal empire but now became its bitter foes.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Match the following:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Bahadur Shah | (a) Mansabdari system |
| 2. Akbar | (b) financial crisis |
| 3. Shah Jahan | (c) Nadir Shah |
| 4. Kohinoor Diamond | (d) last Mughal emperor |
| 5. Bahadur Shah Zafar | (e) first of the Later Mughal |
Choose the correct answer:
The invasions of Ahmad Shah Abdali, the ruler of _______ shattered the power and prestige of the Mughal empire.
State whether the following is true or false.
The Mughal court was united and stable.
State whether the following is true or false.
The successors of Aurangzeb were very strong and efficient.
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentences:
What led to the drain on the royal treasury during Shah Jahan’s reign?
Answer the following question briefly.
To what extent was the following factor responsible for the eventual collapse of the Mughal empire?
Economic bankruptcy
Answer the following question briefly.
To what extent was the following factor responsible for the eventual collapse of the Mughal empire?
Foreign invasions
How did party politics undermine the authority and prestige of the Mughal empire?
Fill in the blank
Haider Ali was the ruler of ___________.
State whether the following statement is True or False
The later Mughal kings were able rulers.
