The condition of the Mughal Empire at Aurangzeb’s death in 1707 (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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Who established the Mughal Empire in 1526?
Who established the Mughal Empire in 1526?
Babur established the Mughal Empire in 1526.
What marked the decline of the Mughal Empire in 1707?
What marked the decline of the Mughal Empire in 1707?
The death of Aurangzeb marked the decline of the empire.
Who ascended the throne after Aurangzeb's death?
Who ascended the throne after Aurangzeb's death?
Prince Muazzam became Bahadur Shah after Aurangzeb's death.
How long did Aurangzeb rule the Mughal Empire?
How long did Aurangzeb rule the Mughal Empire?
Aurangzeb ruled for 49 years.
What was Aurangzeb's burial place?
What was Aurangzeb's burial place?
Aurangzeb was buried in Khuldabad, Maharashtra.
What tax was abolished under Jahandar Shah's rule?
What tax was abolished under Jahandar Shah's rule?
The jizyah tax was abolished during Jahandar Shah's rule.
Who were the Sayyid brothers?
Who were the Sayyid brothers?
They were powerful kingmakers ruling between 1713 and 1719.
What caused financial decline in the Mughal Empire?
What caused financial decline in the Mughal Empire?
High military costs and poor tax collection methods.
Which Persian ruler invaded Mughal India in 1738?
Which Persian ruler invaded Mughal India in 1738?
Nadir Shah invaded the Mughal Empire in 1738.
When did the Mughal Empire effectively end?
When did the Mughal Empire effectively end?
The Mughal Empire effectively ended in 1857.