Year 8 - History
Mughal authority and the East India Company
The East India Company: when did Mughal authority collapse?
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about the arrival of the East India Company on the fringes of the Mughal Empire. They examine how the East India Company's power and influence grew, and how they, along with various Indian rulers, destabilised Mughal power over India.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to evaluate when Mughal authority in India collapsed.
Key Notes
- Mughal authority grew weaker during the late-17th and 18th centuries.
- The Mughals were challenged by rebellions, leadership struggles, the rise of successor states and foreign invasions.
- The British East India Company's power grew significantly during the 18th century.
- Most historians agree that Mughal authority collapsed at some point during the 18th century.
- Historians evaluating Mughal collapse often focus on the emperor's level of political control and military power.
Vocabulary To Learn
- successor state: a successor state is a smaller country which is formed after a larger country begins to breakdown
- assassinated: when an important person is killed for political reasons, it is said that they have been assassinated
- authority: authority refers to the ability to keep others under your control
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Mughal authority collapsed in the 17th century.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Mughal authority grew weaker during the late-17th and 18th centuries. The Mughals were challenged by rebellions, leadership struggles, the rise of successor states and foreign invasions.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'successor state'
a successor state is a smaller country which is formed after a larger country begins to breakdown.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Mughal authority collapsed in the 17th century. Correction: Mughal rule faced challenges, but the emperors still had enough military power and political control to maintain their authority during the 17th century.
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