Aurangzeb and the Decline of the Mughals
Students will study Aurangzeb's policies, his Deccan campaigns, and the factors contributing to the eventual decline of the Mughal Empire.
Key Questions
- Analyze how Aurangzeb's religious policies differed from Akbar's and their impact on the empire.
- Explain the reasons for the prolonged and costly Deccan campaigns under Aurangzeb.
- Predict the long-term consequences of Aurangzeb's policies on the stability of the Mughal Empire.
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