Downfall Of The Mughals (Post Aurangzeb)

Question 1

Rebellions & Treachery

Answer 1

• Local Rulers, princes, nawabs, Governors, & ministers, challenged, rebelled, & declares independence from the empire.
• Zamindars became rich, & had private armies.
• Governors broke away from Mughal Rule.

Question 2

Invasions

Answer 2

• Ahmad Shah Abdali, from Afghanistan, defeated the Marathas, but didn’t settle due to climatic conditions.
• Nadir Shah(Persia), looted the empire(Peacock Throne)
• Arrival of the British

Question 3

Later Rulers

Answer 3

• Bahadur Shah, Mohammad Shah, Jahandur Shah
• 12 emperors, b/w 1707-1719
• Pleasure seekers
• commanded little to no respect
• Ignorant & incompetent, in regards to the empire’s affairs
• Quarrelled frequently over successive

Question 4

Governmental Weakness

Answer 4

• Military finds dwindled, & there was a lack of expertise.
• The central Govt. had lost its control.
• People has no one to look to for support & guidance.

Question 5

Effect on Muslims

Answer 5

• Lost their power & authority
• Lost their identity
• Failed to follow Islam, correctly