Which option best describes the reasons for the decline of the Mughal Empire in India? Choose the best answer choice, and explain.
Responses
The Mughal Empire fell to the armies of Genghis Khan, who incorporated it into the Mongol Empire.
After Aurangzeb, local rulers gained more power, before the British slowly took control of India.
A conqueror known as Tamerlane expanded his Persian Empire into India, bringing an end to the Mughal Empire.
After the death of Shah Jahan, a succession crisis led to a civil war, and the empire was broken up between his successors.
The best answer choice is: After Aurangzeb, local rulers gained more power, before the British slowly took control of India.
This option accurately describes the reasons for the decline of the Mughal Empire in India. After the death of Aurangzeb, the last strong Mughal emperor, local rulers began to gain more power and independence. This led to a weakening of central authority and control. This power vacuum allowed for the British to slowly expand their influence in India, eventually leading to the British East India Company taking control of large parts of India. The decline of the Mughal Empire was a result of both internal power struggles and external pressures from foreign powers.