Consider the following regarding the Mughal rule in 18th century 1 nbs...........

Ancient and Medieval History (Easy) Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

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Consider the following regarding the Mughal rule in 18th century:

1. It consistently declined and disintegrated.

2. Later Mughals adopted a pacific policy towards Marathas.

3. No Mughal ruler lasted more than 12 years in 18^th century.

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1 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

The Mughal Empire was vast and extensive in the beginning of the eighteenth century. But by the close of the century it had shrunk to a few kilometres around Delhi.After the death of Aurangzeb in 1707, a war of succession began amongst his three surviving sons, Muazzam – the governor of Kabul, Azam-the governor of Gujarat, and KamBaksh-the governor of Deccan.

The Maratha prince, Shahu who had been in Mughal captivity since 1689 was released and allowed to return to Maharashtra. Peace was made with the Rajput chiefs confirming them in their states. However, Bahadur Shah was forced to action against the Sikhs whose new leader Banda had become a terror for the Muslims in the Panjab