16. The decline of the Mughal Empire was accelerated by the invasion of which foreign power in the 18th century?
a) British East India Company
b) Portuguese
c) French East India Company
d) Dutch East India Company
17. Which Mughal emperor is known for his promotion of Persian art, culture, and literature?
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
18. Who was the Mughal emperor when the famous painting ateliers (Mughal miniatures) flourished in India?
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
19. The Mughal Empire faced a decline in trade and commerce during its later years. True or False?
20. Which Mughal emperor is known for issuing a firman (royal order) allowing the British East India Company to establish a trading post in Bengal?
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
