"The decline and disintegration of the Mughal Empire in India was influenced by various social, economic, political, and institutional factors. Discuss

Q) “The decline and disintegration of the Mughal Empire in India was influenced by various social, economic, political, and institutional factors. Discuss (15 marks, 250 words)

भारत में मुगल साम्राज्य का पतन और विघटन विभिन्न सामाजिक, आर्थिक, राजनीतिक और संस्थागत कारकों से प्रभावित था। चर्चा कीजिए। (15 अंक, 250 शब्द)”

Demand of the Question-The question demands understanding of the factors that led to the fall of the Mughal Empire.

Directive Word– Discuss- This requires mentioning the details, and explaining the points with their pros and cons.

Structure of the Answer

Intro- Start by mentioning importance of Mughal Empire in Indian history. Mention the time when the decline of the Mughal empire started and when it culminated.

Body- In each separate part, mention the reasons why the decline happened- Social, Political, Economic, and Institutional. Elaborate on the above reasons. Also mention the role of Britishers in a small section. Also, what followed the fall of empire- disintegration.

Conclusion- State the most important factors that led to the fall. Mention follow up to the next most important event in the history of India, that is, 1857 Revolution.

Part of Syllabus– GS paper 1- Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present significant events, personalities, issues.