SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 35

SSC CGL - 03 Dec 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q35

Who was considered as last powerful Mughal ruler of India?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Aurangzeb.

 

Aurangzeb is considered the last powerful Mughal ruler of India. His reign, from 1658 to 1707, marked the zenith of Mughal power and expansion. Aurangzeb's rule extended the empire to its greatest territorial extent but also faced significant challenges, including increasing regional autonomy and internal dissent. After his death, the Mughal Empire began to rapidly decline, leading to the eventual emergence of various regional powers and the weakening of Mughal authority.