India in the Eighteenth Century — Chapter Summary
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Summary of India in the Eighteenth Century for ICSE Class 8 History & Civics. Part of the ICSE Class 8 History & Civics syllabus.
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Overview
The eighteenth century was a period of major change in India. After the death of Aurangzeb in 1707, the Mughal Empire began to decline. Weak rulers, rivalry among nobles, poor administration, and foreign invasions weakened the empire. At the same time, new independent states such as Bengal, Hyderaba
Key Concepts
The Mughal Empire began to decline
The Mughal Empire began to decline after Aurangzeb died in 1707. His successors were weak, the nobles fought among themselves, the administration beca
The rulers after Aurangzeb lacked strong
The rulers after Aurangzeb lacked strong administrative ability. Many depended on nobles and governors, and some regional leaders used this weakness t
Different noble groups
Different noble groups, including the Iranians, Turanis, and Hindustanis, struggled for power. This created political instability in the empire.
The jagirdari and mansabdari systems did
The jagirdari and mansabdari systems did not work well in the later Mughal period. There was a shortage of jagirs, the treasury suffered, and mansabda
Nadir Shah of Iran invaded India
Nadir Shah of Iran invaded India in 1739 and defeated the Mughal army. He carried away the Kohinoor Diamond and Shah Jahan's Peacock Throne.
Learning Objectives
- Understand why the Mughal Empire declined after Aurangzeb's death
- Identify the main causes of Mughal decline
- Describe the rise of independent states in the eighteenth century
- Learn about important rulers and leaders of Bengal, Hyderabad, Awadh, the Sikhs, the Rajputs, Mysore, and the Marathas
- Explain the importance of Panipat and its effect on Indian history
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