The correct option is (c) famine and natural disasters which was not the reason for the fall of the Mughal Empire.The economy was not stable in Mughal Empire because of the constant war. In addition, they were spending lots constructing buildings and monuments, which made Mughal empire vulnerable and weak.
Famine and natural disasters were not the reasons for the fall of the Mughal Empire.
Further Explanations:
Mughal Empire was the modern empire to have ruled South Asia for more than two centuries. They were able to extend their empire from Afghanistan to Bangladesh and proved themselves as one of the greatest empires to have ever existed in South Asia. As per the record, it is said that the foundation of the empire was laid by Babur somewhat in 1526. Babur being a warrior from chieftain took help from Safavid and Ottoman Empire to defeat the ruler of Delhi and Ibrahim Lodi and establish his empire. The empire ruled for gloriously for two centuries until the arrival of British East India Company in South Asia. The last ruler Bahadur Shah Zafar was executed by the company during the revolt of 1857.
The company formerly established its trade connotation in India after attaining a trade concession form Mughals. Then it made coalitions with the Marathas and other contenders of Mughal to weaken the Mughal Empire. They bribed the generals of the Empire and soon they established their governance in India.
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Grade: High School
Subject: History
Chapter: Mughal Empire
Keywords: East India Company, Governor, South-East, East India, Mughals, Marathas, Mughal Empire, Afghanistan ,Bangladesh, Babur, Safavid ,Ottoman Empire, Delhi , Ibrahim Lodi, Bahadur Shah Zafar, India.
