Question

Q. With reference to the Decline of Mughals in the 18^th Century, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: The rise of the provincial States such as Awadh, Bengal, Hyderabad undermined the Mughal empire but the provincial States did not declare complete dissociation from the Mughal empire. These were de-facto independent states and not de-jure independent.
• Statement 2 is correct: Due to the lack of any rule of succession, since the times of Akbar, there was a tussle of succession after the death of the emperor, this used to lead to heavy losses of both men and material. During the 18^th century, the same led to the bankruptcy of the empire.