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What are the causes that lead to the decline of Feudalism?

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  • Decline in agricultural production due to climate change
  • Outbreak of famine in many parts of Europe
  • The continuous occurrence of plague, known as ‘Black Death’ wiped off nearly half of the population of Europe.
  • The crusades shattered many of the feudal lords.
  • The monopoly of gun powder enabled the kings to suppress feudal lords.
  • The new middle class that emerged as a result of the growth of trade also helped the rulers to subdue the feudal lords.
  • The outbreak of many peasant revolts and wars in different parts of Europe weakened the lords and strengthened the authority of the kings.


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