41. Who was the Mughal emperor when the famous painting ateliers (Mughal miniatures) flourished in India?
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
42. 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
43. 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
44. Who was the Mughal emperor when the Marathas emerged as a powerful regional force in India?
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
45. The Mughal Empire faced economic challenges, including inflation and devaluation of currency. True or False?
