Practice Decline Of The Mughal Empire (3.2) - India in the 18th Century

Practice: Decline of the Mughal Empire

Lesson 3.2India in the 18th Century

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Question 1.
Who was the last powerful emperor of the Mughal Empire?
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Think about the leader who reigned just before the decline started.
Question 2.
What caused peasant revolts during the Mughal Empire's decline?
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Consider the burden placed on the common people.
3Question 3.
What was a major consequence of Nadir Shah's invasion of Delhi?
- Strengthened the Mughal Empire
- Plundering of wealth
- Unification of Indian states
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Think about what invasions usually result in.
4Question 4.
True or False: After Aurangzeb’s death, Mughal emperors were known for their strong leadership.
- True
- False
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Consider the challenges they faced.
Question 5.
Analyze the role of external invasions on the decline of centralized power in the Mughal Empire. Discuss Nadir Shah's contributions to this process.
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Think about how a successful invasion impacts the perception of strength.
Question 6.
Critically evaluate how internal rivalries among the Mughal nobility influenced the structures of emerging independent kingdoms.
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Consider the historical impact of leaders fighting for control.

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