Statement I - Aurangzeb inherited a large empire, yet he adopted a policy of extending it further to the south at the expense of men and materials. Statement II - In that era, it was impossible to control such a vast empire from existing means of communication.

Statement I - Aurangzeb inherited a large empire, yet he adopted a policy of extending it further to the south at the expense of men and materials. Statement II - In that era, it was impossible to control such a vast empire from existing means of communication. Correct Answer Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

  • As Aurangzeb inherited a large empire, he adopted a policy of extending it further to the south at the great expense of men and materials.
  • In that era, it was impossible to control such a vast empire from existing means of communication.
  • His Maratha Power was also the cause of the decline of the Mughal empire.

About Aurangzeb

  • The real name of Aurangzeb was Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad.
  • He was also known by his title Alamgir and he was the sixth Mughal emperor.
  • He headed the Mughal Empire for a period of 49 years.

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