Which factor played the most significant role in the decline of the Mughal Empire? A. European countries launched invasions of Mughal territory. B. Poor citizens revolted against the empire's luxurious temples. C. The Ottoman Empire rose to become the most prominent Muslim state. D. Mughal leaders began to abandon policies of religious tolerance.

D. Mughal leaders began to abandon policies of religious tolerance.

Explanation:

Mughal Empire which spanned across the northern part of India around the sixteenth to the middle of the eighteenth century. The empire was ruled by the people of Turkic-Mongol origin. The empire started to decline during the reign of Aurangzeb, who is not tolerant of other faiths or religions. This was evident in his policies of excluding Hindus from public offices, demolition of their schools and temples, persecution of the Sikhs of Punjab, and heavy taxes on the farming population.

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