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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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