Question

What was the end result of the Mughal empire after the death of Aurangzeb?

• A. Mughal empire became the most powerful empire in the Indian subcontinent.
• B. Mughal empire fragmented into different independent states.
• C. Mughal empire expanded from Kashmir in the North to Kanyakumari in the South.
• D. Subsequent Mughal emperors consolidated their power and became wealthy.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Mughal empire fragmented into different independent states.

After the death of Aurangzeb, due to chaos and infights among his sons, eventually the Mughal nobles took control of administration and stopped sending tax revenue to the Mughals. This along with rebellions, further weakened the Mughal empire. In the end, the Mughal empire fragmented into different independent states.