28.1k views
5 votes
In a short paragraph, describe the decline of the Mughal Empire in India and summarize the factors that led to its downfall.

User Andi AR
by
5.5k points

1 Answer

1 vote

Answer:

The decline of the Mughal Empire in India

Step-by-step explanation:

In 1526, after winning the Battle of Panipat, Babur captured Delhi and founded the greatest dynasty of North India called the Mughal Empire. There were several reasons for the decline of the Mughal Empire. The Mughal Empire disintegrated with the death of Aurangzeb in 1707 A.D. Aurangzeb's death was followed by a war of succession and a weak successor. The sign of degeneration was evident in the institutions and administrative policies. The Mughal army weakened with the deaths of able commanders. Foreign invasions of Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali weakened the strength of the Mughals and pushed the process of breakdown and emptied wealth. The Empire was challenged by Regional powers, which led to the rise of independent states.

User Chuck Kasabula
by
5.1k points