Multiple choice

What actions of Aurangzeb caused the Mughal Empire to decline? 

  1. he forced his subjects to follow Islamic law

  2. he raised taxes to pay for his armies

  3. he banned drinking, gambling, and other vices

  4. all of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Aurangzeb's policies, including strict religious intolerance, constant warfare, and heavy taxation to fund his campaigns, alienated many subjects and drained the empire's resources, leading to its decline.

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