The loss of Qandahar was a big blow to the Mughal empire from the view point of
- natural resources
- buffer territory
- communication
- strategic stronghold
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- During the reign of Shah Jahan Kandahar were lost by the Mughals forever and became part of Persia. Kandahar was an important frontier fortress controlling the routes between India, Persia, and Central Asia. Its loss weakened the Mughal Empire’s north-western defence and strategic position against external invasions.
