Question

The 18th century saw significant changes in the boundaries of the Mughal empire. Account for the reasons that led to these changes.

• A. Mughal empire saw the emergence of independent kingdoms.
• B. The British conquered territories in eastern India in 1765.
• C. The British conquered territories in western India in 1765.
• D. New political groups emerged after Aurangzeb's death in 1707.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A Mughal empire saw the emergence of independent kingdoms.
B The British conquered territories in eastern India in 1765.
D New political groups emerged after Aurangzeb's death in 1707.

The 18th century saw significant changes in the boundaries of the Mughal empire. This was primarily owing to the end of Aurangzeb's rule. New political groups emerged after Aurangzeb's death in 1707. The Mughal empire saw emergence of independent kingdoms. The British conquered territories in eastern India (Bengal, Bihar and Orissa) in 1765.