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(a) "Aurangzeb's religious policy was a reflection of the changed political realities of the Mughal Empire." Elucidate. (15 marks)

(b) Define the rise of distinct provincial architectural styles under the Mughal Empire in light of structural diversity, cultural interaction and the nature of provincial power dynamics. (15 marks)

(c) Critically examine the political, military and administrative factors that led to the transformation of the Maratha character in the 18th century. How did these changes influence its rise and eventual decline? (20 marks)