Question

Consider the following statements. Which among the following led to the Economic weakness of the Mughal Empire.
1. Huge building activities of Emperor Shah Jahan
2. The unequal distribution of Jagirdari lands
3. Increase in Khalisa lands by Aurangzeb
4. Instability in the empire

Which of the above statements are true?

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 1,2 and 4
• C. 3 and 4 only
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All the above

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> During Shah Jahan’s time, huge amounts of money was spent on maintaining the splendeur of the Durbar and also on building activities.

Distribution of Jagirdari land to the amount that >60% revenue was concentrated in top 0.05% of Jagirdars, leading to economic weakness in the kingdom.

Aurangzeb increased Khalisah Lands to finance his deccan campaign leading to further losses of revenue

Political Instability in the Empire after death of Aurangzeb was a major factor in decline of Mughal empire