Which of the following is true of dynastic decline in the three major empires? Multiple…

Which of the following is true of dynastic decline in the three major empires?
Multiple Choice
a.     The Ottomans’ attempts to reduce infighting among members of the ruling houses reduced the quality of the princes that could inherit the empire.
b.     The emperors’ failure to maintain public adherence to and association with Islam led to direct decline of public confidence in them.
c.      In all three empires, dynastic decline was primarily caused by the repeated coups and rise of military commanders, instead of ruling family members, to the throne.
d.     Problems of succession led to decline in the quality of leadership in the Mughal and Safavid empires, but the Ottomans avoided this through the efforts of talented ministers.
e.     The dynasties of the three empires never declined in quality of leadership, but economic troubles led them to have fewer and fewer resources over time.