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Aurangzeb was ambitious to be the ruler of entire India. He built up a massive army and launched several military campaigns to expand his empire. He went north-west into Afghanistan, and drove southwards to conquer Bijapur and Golconda states. Though he succeeded in expanding the empire, but it was at enormous cost in lives and treasury.
Instead of political solution through negotiation, he always tried to suppress the rebellions by using military force. A number of revolts rose against him throughout the empire - Rajputs, Jats, Sikhs, Satnamis, Marathas and Pathan tribes. These far-flung campaigns were extremely costly and almost drained the Mughal treasury.
To sustain long costly wars, Aurangzeb obviously needed money for his armies and so he levied heavy taxes on the people including the Jizya tax on non-Muslims. This caused immense displeasure in the people and resulted in political instability in the empire.
According to some historians, his religious policies were intolerant towards non-Muslims. A number of temples were destroyed and construction of new ones was forbidden, and he tried to impose Islamic laws on non-Muslims which caused an angry reaction in them.
However, the kingdom survived for 150 years after Aurangzeb's death. There were a number of other reasons that lead to the disintegration of the empire including weak successors, foreign invasions, vastness of the empire, fratricidal wars and final blow from the British. So Aurangzeb solely cannot be held responsible for the collapse of the Mughal Empire.
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Were Aurangzeb's wrong policies the only reason for the decline of the Mughal empire?
No. Aurangzeb was not the only reason for the decline of the Mughal Empire. There were a few more primary reasons for it-:Weak successorsVast empire proved a curseInvasions by foreign rulersImproper administrationDeficiency in army
When was the Mughal empire existed?
The Mughal Empire was founded in India in 1526 by Babur. The Empire was powerful until 1707. Decline of the Empire started from 1707 with the death of the last powerful King Aurangzeb. Absolute decline of the Mughal Empire happened in 1857.
How was Bahadur Shah Zafar related to Aurangzeb Alamgir?
Aurangzeb was last of the great Mughals. The Mughal Empire began to decline after the death of Aurangzeb. The Mughal rulers after him were weak rulers. Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last ruler of the Mughal dynasty. The Mughal Empire was then replaced by the British East India Company.
What were the internal reasons of the decline of mughal empire?
Internal reasons for the decline of the Mughal empire:The impact of Aurangzeb's policies on the stability of the Mughal Empire.The effectiveness of his successors as rulers.Problems of controling the Empire.The rise of the Maratha and Sikh Empire.
Is medieval India known as Mughal period?
The period from 1526 to 1707 is known as Mughal India. Decline of the Mughal Empire started with the death of Aurangzeb in 1707.
Were Aurangzeb's wrong policies the only reason for the decline of the Mughal empire?
No. Aurangzeb was not the only reason for the decline of the Mughal Empire. There were a few more primary reasons for it-:Weak successorsVast empire proved a curseInvasions by foreign rulersImproper administrationDeficiency in army
When was the Mughal empire existed?
The Mughal Empire was founded in India in 1526 by Babur. The Empire was powerful until 1707. Decline of the Empire started from 1707 with the death of the last powerful King Aurangzeb. Absolute decline of the Mughal Empire happened in 1857.
How was Bahadur Shah Zafar related to Aurangzeb Alamgir?
Aurangzeb was last of the great Mughals. The Mughal Empire began to decline after the death of Aurangzeb. The Mughal rulers after him were weak rulers. Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last ruler of the Mughal dynasty. The Mughal Empire was then replaced by the British East India Company.
What were the internal reasons of the decline of mughal empire?
Internal reasons for the decline of the Mughal empire:The impact of Aurangzeb's policies on the stability of the Mughal Empire.The effectiveness of his successors as rulers.Problems of controling the Empire.The rise of the Maratha and Sikh Empire.
Is medieval India known as Mughal period?
The period from 1526 to 1707 is known as Mughal India. Decline of the Mughal Empire started with the death of Aurangzeb in 1707.
When did the Mughal empire end?
The death of Aurangzeb, the 6th Mughal Emperor, in 1707, marked the decline of the Mughal Empire. The Mughal Empire ended when Bahadur Shah Zafar (1837-1857), was sent to Rangoon as a prisoner by the British, followed by the 1857 war of independence. He died in 1862.
Is aurangzeb the third son of ashoka?
Aurangzeb was the third son of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Aurangzeb ruled the Mughal Empire from 1658 to 1707.
Who was the sixth ruler of the Mughal Empire?
The sixth ruler of the Mughal Empire was Aurangzeb (1658-1707)
How many years did Aurangzeb rule the Mughal empire?
Aurangzeb ruled the Mughal empire during the period 1658-1707. That means he ruled 49 years.
Which of the following contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire?
Aurangzeb tried to force Hindus to convert to the Muslim faith. That's what I did on the test and it was right :D
Who greatly expanded the Mughal Empire in India?
Under Aurangzeb's reign, the Mughal Empire expanded to its peak size.
How far did the Mughal weaknesses from 1707 make decline inevitable?
The Mughal's didn't follow any laws of succession. each time a ruler died, a war of succession started between the brothers for the throne. this weakened the mughal Empire, especially after Aurangzeb's death. the nobles by sitting with one contender or the other, increased there power. Aurangzeb failed to realize that the vast mughal empire depended on the willing support of the people. he lost the support of the rajputs who had acted as pillars of support, but Aurangzeb's policies turned them to bitter faces. the wars with the rajputs had drained the resources of the mughal empire. Aurangzeb's long wars in the south had further drained the treasure of the mughal empire. the invasions of Nadir shah and Ahmed shah Abdali resulted in further drainage of their wealth. these invasions of Nadir shah shook the stability of the empire. the mughal empire had become too large to be controlled by any ruler from one center for example Delhi. nearby provinces become independent. the rise of independent states led to the decline of mughal empire.
