The condition of the Mughal Empire at Aurangzeb’s death in 1707 (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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In what year did Aurangzeb, the last great Mughal Emperor, die?
In what year did Aurangzeb, the last great Mughal Emperor, die?
1707
How many years did Aurangzeb rule the Mughal Empire?
How many years did Aurangzeb rule the Mughal Empire?
49 years
Where was Aurangzeb buried after his death?
Where was Aurangzeb buried after his death?
Khuldabad, Maharashtra
Which son won the succession war after Aurangzeb's death?
Which son won the succession war after Aurangzeb's death?
Muazzam
Approximately how many people did Aurangzeb rule?
Approximately how many people did Aurangzeb rule?
150 million
Which European nations established trade with the Mughals under Aurangzeb?
Which European nations established trade with the Mughals under Aurangzeb?
Britain, Portugal, and France
What were the Sayyid brothers labelled as during their rule?
What were the Sayyid brothers labelled as during their rule?
Kingmakers
Which ruler plundered the Mughal treasury after the Battle of Karnal in 1739?
Which ruler plundered the Mughal treasury after the Battle of Karnal in 1739?
Nadir Shah
What was jizyah?
What was jizyah?
A tax levied on Hindus
Between which years did the Sayyid brothers virtually rule the Mughal Empire?
Between which years did the Sayyid brothers virtually rule the Mughal Empire?
1713 and 1719