Sunday, November 18, 2012
Fall of Mughal Empire
Reasons
· The collapse of the Mansabdari System.
The local rulers that were ruling the parts of Mughal Empire on behalf of the Mughals started rising after the death of Aurangzeb as there was not strong ruler in Dehli.
· The religious policies of the Aurangzeb
The religious policies of Aurangzeb such as ban on Suttee, Gambling, and drinking wine offended the large Hindu contingent of the Mughal Empire.
· Arrival of the British
The British soon became strong as there was no check on their activities from a strong ruler in the centre. They also attracted the people by bring new innovations to the infrastructure in India. Not only this they also assisted the local rulers to rise against the Mughals and weaken the foundation of the Empire.
· Wars of Succession between the Mughal Royal Family.
The continuous practice of the Mughal princes to fight with each other for the throne after thedeath of the emperor inflicted multiple wounds for the empire including the loss of precious lives, empire leading to bankruptcy and the revealing all its weakness to the enemies with in and abroad.
· The collapse of the Mansabdari System.
The local rulers that were ruling the parts of Mughal Empire on behalf of the Mughals started rising after the death of Aurangzeb as there was not strong ruler in Dehli.
· The religious policies of the Aurangzeb
The religious policies of Aurangzeb such as ban on Suttee, Gambling, and drinking wine offended the large Hindu contingent of the Mughal Empire.
· Arrival of the British
The British soon became strong as there was no check on their activities from a strong ruler in the centre. They also attracted the people by bring new innovations to the infrastructure in India. Not only this they also assisted the local rulers to rise against the Mughals and weaken the foundation of the Empire.
- Foreign intruders like the Persians Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali.
· Wars of Succession between the Mughal Royal Family.
The continuous practice of the Mughal princes to fight with each other for the throne after thedeath of the emperor inflicted multiple wounds for the empire including the loss of precious lives, empire leading to bankruptcy and the revealing all its weakness to the enemies with in and abroad.
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