Mughal Empire Flashcard

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What were the principal goods traded by Muslims in Mughal India?

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Cotton and silk textiles

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What role did India play in the global market during the Mughal Empire?

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It was at the center of a global market for goods.

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Who established the Mughal state?

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Sultan Babur

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What system ensured the wealth of the Mughal Empire?

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Well-organized governmental system

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What happened to the Mughal state around 1700?

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Reached the limits of territorial growth

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What happened to the empire's wealth as Mughal power lessened?

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It was eaten up by wars

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What were the two reasons for the decline of the Mughal Empire?

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Growing internal divisions and European invasion

Answer explanation

The Mughal Empire declined due to growing internal divisions, which weakened its unity, and European invasions that exploited these weaknesses, leading to its eventual downfall.

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Who were the "aristocrats" within the Mughal Empire who helped the Emperor administer his kingdom? These leaders had similar power to European aristocrats but could not pass of their title to their children, thus leaving them more vulnerable to direct control by the Emperor?

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Mansabdars

Answer explanation

The aristocrats within the Mughal Empire who helped the Emperor administer his kingdom were called Mansabdars. Similar to European aristocrats, they held significant power. However, unlike their European counterparts, Mansabdars could not pass on their title to their children. This made them more vulnerable to direct control by the Emperor. The correct choice is Mansabdars.

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Who was the Mughal Emperor known for his religious and military zealotry?

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Aurangzeb

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Aurangzeb was known for his strict adherence to Islamic principles and his military campaigns to expand the Mughal Empire, often enforcing religious policies that reflected his zealotry, unlike the other emperors listed.

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When we speak of the area ruled by the Mughal's we use the term "South Asian Subcontinent" which is made up of which modern day countries today?

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India, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan

Answer explanation

The question asks about the modern-day countries that make up the South Asian Subcontinent. The correct answer is India, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. This region is commonly referred to as the South Asian Subcontinent. The term 'South Asian Subcontinent' is used to describe the area ruled by the Mughals. The options provided include India and Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, and India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, but the correct answer includes all five countries mentioned above.