Decline of the Mughal Empire

The Mughal Empire was at its largest under Emperor Aurangzeb during the years:

• 1605-1627 CE

• 1658-1707 CE

• 1719-1748 CE

• 1556-1605 CE

Aurangzeb’s frequent wars against the Marathas and other forces resulted in:

• Expansion of the Mughal Empire

• Drain on resources and internal instability

• Strengthening of the empire’s economy

• Increased loyalty among the nobles

The wars of succession among Mughal princes led to:

• Weakening of the empire’s resources

• Unification of the Mughal nobility

• Strengthening of the Mughal administration

• Decline in European interest in India

The Sayyid brothers were known as:

• The leaders of the Sikh rebellion

• The "Kingmakers" of the Mughal court

• Founders of the Durrani Empire

• Persian invaders of Mughal India

Bahadur Shah I had to deal with revolts from:

• The British East India Company and the Portuguese

• The Sikhs and the Rajputs

• The Dutch and the Marathas

• The French and the Afghans

The Mughal Empire faced external threats from:

• The Ottoman Empire and the Dutch East India Company

• The Portuguese and the Chinese

• The Persians and the Afghans

• The French and the Spanish

Nader Shah’s invasion of India resulted in:

• Strengthening of Mughal rule in Delhi

• A lasting alliance between Persia and the Mughals

• The sacking of Delhi and loss of Mughal wealth

• The expansion of the Mughal Empire

Ahmad Shah Durrani’s invasions led to:

• Further weakening of Mughal control in India

• The unification of the Mughal provinces

• British support for the Mughal Empire

• The complete destruction of the Marathas

The Third Battle of Panipat (1761) was fought between:

• The British and the Mughals

• The Durrani Empire and the Marathas

• The Mughals and the Portuguese

• The French and the Marathas

The British East India Company initially entered India for:

• Trade in textiles, spices, and other goods

• Spreading Christianity

• Establishing colonies

• Supporting the Mughal Empire