mughal empire quiz set 4 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

The Mughal Empire declined rapidly after the death of Aurangazeb. The Mughal court became the scene of factions among the nobles. The weakness of the empire was exposed when Nadir Shah imprisoned the Mughal Emperor and looted Delhi in 1739. The causes of the downfall of the Mughal Empire were varied.

To some extent, the religious and Deccan policies of Aurangazeb contributed to its decline. The weak successors and demoralization of the Mughal army also paved the way for it.

The vastness of the empire became unwieldy. The financial difficulties due to continuous wars led to the decline. The neglect of the sea power by the Mughals was felt when the Europeans began to settle in India.

Further, the invasions of Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali weakened the Mughal state. Thus the decline and downfall of the Mughal Empire were due to the combination of political, social and economic factors.

Answer: (c)

Answer: (b)

Rani Durgavati was a contemporary of Akbar. The riches of Rani Durgavati’s state drew Abdul Mazid Khan’s attention. He sought and gained permission from Akbar to attack the Rani. Akbar’s interest in the invasion was his wish to expand his rule over central India.

Answer: (c)

Answer: (a)

Answer: (a)

Dara Shikoh finally lost the war ofsuccession to Aurangzeb in the battle of Samugarh. Although Dara Shikoh was the most powerful man in the Mughal empire after his father Shahjahan, he knew little about the art of war and military command. His loosely knit army eventually crumbled and even refused to aid each other.