Q. Which one of the following was the cause of disintegration of the Mughal Empire?
(a) War of succession among sons of Aurangzeb
(b) Attacks of Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali
(c) Revolts of various communities like Jats, Sikhs, Rajputs, etc.
(d) All of the above mentioned factors contributed to the downfall of the Mughal Empire
Ans: (d) All of the above mentioned factors contributed to the downfall of the Mughal Empire
Explanation: The cause of the disintegration of the Mughal Empire was (d) all of the above mentioned factors.
The downfall of the Mughal Empire can be attributed to a combination of factors, including the war of succession among the sons of Aurangzeb, attacks by invasions from Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali, and revolts by various communities like Jats, Sikhs, Rajputs, and others.
The war of succession among the sons of Aurangzeb, who was the last strong Mughal emperor, weakened the empire internally and led to power struggles and conflicts within the ruling family. This resulted in a decline in central authority and allowed regional powers and rebellious factions to challenge Mughal rule.
The invasions of Nadir Shah of Persia in 1739 and Ahmad Shah Abdali of Afghanistan in the mid-18th century caused significant devastation and weakened the empire further. These invasions resulted in plunder, destruction of cities, and loss of territory for the Mughal Empire.
Additionally, various communities, such as the Jats, Sikhs, Rajputs, and others, rose in rebellion against Mughal rule. They sought to assert their independence, protect their interests, and challenge the central authority of the Mughal Empire.
Overall, all of these factors combined to contribute to the disintegration and downfall of the Mughal Empire.
Therefore, the correct answer to your question is (d) all of the above mentioned factors.
