Question

Which statement best describes the Mughals who once lived in India?

In the 1700s, the Mughals were Hindu rulers who opposed trade with Britain and other European nations.
In the 1700s, the Mughals were Muslim rulers who allowed the East India Company to establish trading posts.
In the 1800s, the Mughals were Indian nationalists who fought for freedom from British rule.
In the 1800s, the Mughals were Indian loyalists who supported British rule and fought on behalf of the viceroy

Answer 1

In the 1700s, the Mughals were Muslim rulers who allowed the East India Company to establish trading posts.

Explanation: The Mughal Empire was a Muslim dynasty whose power declined during the 1700s, enabling the British East India Company and other Europeans to set up and expand trading posts and influence in India.