Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
The Mughal Empire depended on the personality of the emperor.
Statement-II:
Mughal emperors after Aurangzeb were weak and unable to manage the affairs of the empire.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.

Question

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
The Mughal Empire depended on the personality of the emperor.
Statement-II:
Mughal emperors after Aurangzeb were weak and unable to manage the affairs of the empire.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement-I is correct. The Mughal Empire's administration and stability largely depended on the capabilities of the emperor. Strong emperors like Akbar and Shah Jahan maintained a centralized and effective administration, while weaker emperors led to fragmentation and decline.

Statement-II is also correct. After the death of Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperors were less capable, and the empire faced internal strife, weakening central authority, and increasing regional autonomy. This led to the eventual fragmentation of the empire.


Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correctfor Statement-I.

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Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Mughal Empire depended on the personality of the emperor. Statement-II: Mughal emperors after Aurangzeb were weak and unable to manage the affairs of the empire. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I. (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I. (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect. (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.