The old Mughal provinces


 
 
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The old Mughal provinces

The Old Mughal Provinces: Three states stand out very prominently amongst the states that were carved out of the old Mughal provinces in the 18th century. These states were founded by members of the high Mughal nobility who had been governors of large provinces.

Amongst the states that were carved out of the old Mughal provinces in the eighteenth century, three stand out very prominently. These were Awadh, Bangal and Hyderabad. All three states were founded by members of the high Mughal nobility who had been governors of large provinces- Sa ‘adat Khan (Awadh), Murshid Quli Khan (Bengal ) and Asaf Jah ( Hyderabad). All three had occupied high mansabdari positions and enjoyed the trust and confidence of the emperors.

The Three Common Features of The Old Mughal Provinces are as follows:

  • The states were suspicious of the old Mughal administrative system, particularly jagirdari.
  • The rulers contracted revenue farmers or ijaradars for tax-collection rather than officers of the state.
  • The states also forged a relationship with bankers and merchants who gained power during this time.
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    Question : 1

    Name the states that were carved out of the old Mughal provinces.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    What were the reason that led to the downfall of mughal dynasty in the later stage after Aurangzeb ?

    A. Revenue and military administration control in the hand of governors

    B. Peasant and zamindari rebellions

    C. Decline in efficiency of imperial administration

    D. Attempts by powerful chieftains to consolidate their positions

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    What are the groups in which the states of 18th century can be divided ?

    A. States that were old mughal provinces like Awadh, bengal and hyderbad

    B. States that had enjoyed considerable  independence under the mughals as watan jagirs

    C. States under the controls of marathas, sikhs and others like the jats 

    Right Option : D
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