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    Question

    Under whom did Bengal gradually break away from the Mughal control in the 18th century?

    A Alivardi Khan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Nadir Shah Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Murshid Quli Khan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jab Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    By the end of the 17th century, the Mughal Empire started facing multiple crises.  

    • Emperor Aurangazeb, who was the last powerful Mughal Emperor, had exhausted the military and the financial resources of his empire by fighting a long war in Deccan.
    • The efficiency of the imperial administration broke down and Mughal Emperors were not able to keep a check on the powerful mansabdars. (mansabdar referred to an individual holding mansab, meaning a position or rank.)
    • Three Mughal provinces that stand out prominently are Awadh, Hyderabad, and Bengal.
    • The Mansabdars of these provinces took advantage of the late 17th- century crisis.

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