Question

Who was the Empress of India (Elec. 1876), and what happened to the Mogul Empire?

A) Queen Victoria; The Mogul Empire fell into decline.
B) Queen Elizabeth II; The Mogul Empire expanded.
C) Empress Wu Zetian; The Mogul Empire was conquered.
D) Empress Maria Theresa; The Mogul Empire flourished.

Answer 1

Queen Victoria was declared empress of India in 1876 and the Mogul Empire fell into decline. The British East India Company took advantage of the weakened Mughal Empire and increased its power in India.

Step-by-step explanation:

Queen Victoria was declared empress of India in 1876. The Mogul Empire, which had been ruled by Mughal rulers, fell into decline. The British East India Company took advantage of the weakened Mughal Empire and increased its power in India, leading to the period of direct British rule known as the British Raj.