What led to the decline of Timurid power in the second half of the 15th century?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer: Internal wars due to partitioning
Explanation
The decline of Timurid Empire in the second half of the 15th century was mainly due to internal fragmentation and civil conflicts.
After the death of strong rulers like Shah Rukh, the empire was divided among various heirs. This led to:
Continuous wars between Timurid princes
Weak central authority
Administrative fragmentation
Loss of control over key territories
As a result, the empire became unstable and gradually weakened.
Additional Key Points
The Timurid Empire was founded by Timur
Cultural achievements flourished even during decline (especially in Herat)
Eventually replaced in many regions by rising powers like:
Uzbeks in Central Asia
Safavids in Persia
Weak succession system was a major structural problem
Potential Questions & Answers
Q. What happened after the death of Shah Rukh?
Ans: The empire fragmented into smaller competing states
Q. Which external group later replaced Timurid power in Central Asia?
Ans: Uzbeks