nobles are people from the highest social group in some countries

authority refers to the ability to keep others under your control

a successor state is a smaller country which is formed after a larger country begins to breakdown

to sack an area means to attack it and steal valuable goods, especially by using violence

rupees are the name of the Indian currency

Challenges to Mughal rule

History

Britain's involvement in India is a key part of pupils' later study: they will go on to consider the reasons for the collapse of Mughal power, the Indian Rebellion and eventually the Partition of India 

Pupils will have an understanding of the Mughal Empire and its trade links and power structures

The East India Company: when did Mughal authority collapse?

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

In which region of India did Nizam al-Mulk govern without interference from the Mughal emperors?

After 1724, all Mughal officials serving in the Deccan had to swear loyalty to {{ }}.

It provided most of the empire's soldiers.

It had great reserves of precious metals.

It was an area that faced constant rebellions.

Why was Bengal very important to the Mughal emperors?

As their power grew, the rulers of Bengal came to be known as the...

Refused to sent troops to support the Mughal army

Sent an army to support the Mughal forces

Sent officals to negotiate with the Persians

Sent officials with gifts to the Persian emperor

When Persian forces invaded the Mughal Empire in the late 1730s, how did the Nawab of Bengal react?

Which city was sacked by invading Persian forces in the year 1739?

During Aurangzeb's reign, __________ Hindu temples were destroyed.

Aurangzeb faced considerable resistance from Hindus and {{ }}.

The Jat rebellions were carried out by followers of __________.

By the end of Aurangzeb's reign, 25% of generals and officials were {{ }}.

Aurangzeb supported the construction of __________.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Challenges to Mughal rule

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.