Question

Think beyond What were the reasons for the decline of the Mughals?

Answer 1

Answer:

Incompetent successors,  administration and policy failure, rise of regional empires, establishment of British East India Company.

Explanation:

The Mughal Empire declined due to a number of reasons:

1. Incompetent successors: After the death of Aurangzeb, the empire failed to yield competent rulers to save the already failing empire. The new rulers couldn't manage the vast empire which subsequently led to its failure.
2. Administration and policy failure: Over time, the rulers couldn't control the rising feudal lords, also known as jagirdars, who gained power and wealth from the failing administrative system of the empire.
3. Rise of regional empires: Another major problem which the Mughals faced was the rise of powerful regional empires such as the Marathas from the South.
4. Establishment of British East India Company: The East India Company gave the final blow to the Mughal empire with its strong military force and strategic policies.