On the Indian subcontinent, the Mughal Empire ruled most of India in the early 18th century. The "classic period" ended with the death and defeat of Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707 by the rising Hindu Maratha Empire, although the dynasty continued for another 150 years. During this period, the Empire was marked by a highly centralized administration connecting the different regions. All the significant monuments of the Mughals, their most visible legacy, date to this period which was characterised by the expansion of Persian cultural influence in the Indian subcontinent, with brilliant literary, artistic, and architectural results. The Maratha Empire was located in the south west of present-day India and expanded greatly under the rule of the Peshwas, the prime ministers of the Maratha empire. In 1761, the Maratha army lost the Third Battle of Panipat which halted imperial expansion and the empire was then divided into a confederacy of Maratha states. COUNT 10
QSN1 Who ruled most of India in the early 18th century? ANS1 Mughal Empire QSN2 How did the "Classic Period" end? ANS2 the death and defeat of Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707 QSN3 Who was behind the death off Emperor Aurangzeb? ANS3 Hindu Maratha Empire QSN4 Where was the The Maratha Empire centralized? ANS4 south west of present-day India QSN5 What happened when the  Maratha Army lost the third battle of Panipat? ANS5 the empire was then divided into a confederacy of Maratha states. QSN6 Who ruled most of India in the 18 century? ANS6 Mughal Empire QSN7 What event ended the "classic period"? ANS7 the death and defeat of Emperor Aurangzeb QSN8 What caused the death of Emperor Auranzeb?  ANS8 the rising Hindu Maratha Empire, QSN9 Where was the Maratha Empire centralized? ANS9 south west of present-day India QSN10 What caused the Maratha Empire to split in 1761? ANS10 the Maratha army lost the Third Battle of Panipat