Question

Consider the following Mughal rulers after Aurangzeb:
I. Alamgir-II
II. Farrukh Siyar
III. Jahandar Shah
IV. Shah Alam-II
The correct chronological sequence of these rulers is:
A.III,II,IV,I
B.II,III,IV,I
с.II,III,I,IV
D.III,II,I,IV

Answer 1

Hint:.Aurangzeb's policy of long wars ruined state exchequer and the country became financially weak.There was no definite laws of succession to the throne after the death of an emperor. Mutual jealousies and war amongst royal princes prevailed.

Complete answer:
The successors of Muhammad Shah were kings who just hold title . Among them the two who deserve attention were Shah Alam (1759-1806) who granted Diwani rights to the British in Bengal, Bihar and Orissa, and Bahadur Shah Zafar (1837-1857) who was the last in the line of Mughal kings.Aurangzeb's policy of long wars ruined state exchequer and the country became financially weak.There was no definite laws of succession to the throne after the death of an emperor. Mutual jealousies and war amongst royal princes prevailed. The Mughal armies due to long wars and staying away from home,
 Novels and Jagirdars were very selfish. Nadir Shah and Ahmed Shah Abdali invaded India and plundered huge wealth from India. The rise of new powers such as the Sikhs and the Marathas, who set up their own independent . The coming of the East India Company and its intrigues, divided the Indian rulers against each other.The chronological order of the Later Mughal Emperors:Jahandar Shah-\[1712-1713\],Farrukh Siyar -\[1713-1719\],Alamgir -II -\[1754-1759\],Shah Alam- II -\[1759\].

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).

Note:Causes of the Decline of Mughal Empire :In the light of the above, we find that the following causes may in the main be held responsible for the decline of the Mughals. Aurangzeb's policy of religious intolerance, particularly towards the Hindus, which alienated them. This became the principal cause.Aurangzeb's Deccan policy caused his absence from the capital for 25 years and this weakened his control.Aurangzeb's successors were weak.