For several hundred years (roughly the 16th and 17th centuries), the Mughal Empire ruled most of what is modern-day India. The decline of this Muslim power from the early 1700s onward was accompanied by the rise of Hindu leadership in the form of the Maratha Empire along with the steady increase of European (especially British) control of the sub-continent.
The death of the last Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, in 1707 marked the beginning of a decline in central authority in India, leading to political fragmentation and the rise of regional powers. This power vacuum allowed the British East India Company to exploit local rivalries and conflicts, gradually expanding its influence through a combination of military force, strategic alliances, and trade agreements. The weakening of Mughal control facilitated British territorial acquisitions, ultimately laying the groundwork for British colonial rule in India.
The death of the last Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, in 1707 marked the beginning of the decline of Mughal authority, leading to political fragmentation and instability in India. This vacuum allowed the British East India Company to expand its influence through strategic alliances and military conquests. The Company capitalized on regional conflicts and the weakened state of local rulers to consolidate power, establishing a foothold that eventually led to British dominance in India. By exploiting divisions among Indian states, the British were able to strengthen their presence and control over vast territories.
Causes for the end of the Mughal empire-:The later mughals were very weak. They were not as strong as their ancestors.They were not able to control a big empire.They used to spend time in luxoryThey were afraid of wars.The other emporors or dynasties became stronger and threatened them.The army was also not well organised.
On the eve of Babur's invasion ,at the beginning of the 16th century , india was divided into numerous small kingdom ruled by independent kings.The Delhi sultanate had dwindled in size and power and its control was confined to Delhi and its surrounding areas.The political scenario was a picture of disunity and discord.It was perfect setting for an ambitious descendant of Amit Timur and Chenghiz Khan called Muhammad Babur to conquer India.Thus Babur invaded India and led the establishment of Mughal Empire.
East India company and the British
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Britishers were the dominant in India after the downfall of Mughal empire.
For several hundred years (roughly the 16th and 17th centuries), the Mughal Empire ruled most of what is modern-day India. The decline of this Muslim power from the early 1700s onward was accompanied by the rise of Hindu leadership in the form of the Maratha Empire along with the steady increase of European (especially British) control of the sub-continent.
In the early 1600s, the British East India Company won trading rights on the fringe of the Mughal empire. As Mughal power declined, the company's influence grew. By the mid-1800s, it controlled three fifths of India. As Mughal power crumbled, India fragmented. Indians with different traditions and dozens of different languages were not able to unite against the newcomers. Where British diplomacy or intrigue did not work, their superior weapons overpowered local rulers. Angry sepoys rose up against their British officers. The Sepoy Rebellion swept across northern and central India. Several sepoy regiments marched off to Delhi, the old Mughal capital. There, they hailed the last Mughal ruler as their leader. The sepoys brutally massacred British men, women, and children in some places. But the British soon rallied and crushed the revolt. They then took terrible revenge for their earlier losses, torching villages and slaughtering thousands of unarmed Indians. The Sepoy Rebellion left a bitter legacy of fear, hatred, and mistrust on both sides. It also brought major changes in British policy. In 1858, Parliament ended the rule of the East India Company and put India directly under the British crown.
The death of the last Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, in 1707 marked the beginning of a decline in central authority in India, leading to political fragmentation and the rise of regional powers. This power vacuum allowed the British East India Company to exploit local rivalries and conflicts, gradually expanding its influence through a combination of military force, strategic alliances, and trade agreements. The weakening of Mughal control facilitated British territorial acquisitions, ultimately laying the groundwork for British colonial rule in India.
gradually declined, Kush gained control
gradually declined, Kush gained control
Causes for the end of the Mughal empire-:The later mughals were very weak. They were not as strong as their ancestors.They were not able to control a big empire.They used to spend time in luxoryThey were afraid of wars.The other emporors or dynasties became stronger and threatened them.The army was also not well organised.
On the eve of Babur's invasion ,at the beginning of the 16th century , india was divided into numerous small kingdom ruled by independent kings.The Delhi sultanate had dwindled in size and power and its control was confined to Delhi and its surrounding areas.The political scenario was a picture of disunity and discord.It was perfect setting for an ambitious descendant of Amit Timur and Chenghiz Khan called Muhammad Babur to conquer India.Thus Babur invaded India and led the establishment of Mughal Empire.
The Mughal authority in Punjab was significantly changed by the rise of the Sikh Empire in the early 18th century, particularly under leaders like Banda Singh Bahadur. Following the decline of Mughal power after Aurangzeb's reign, Sikh resistance intensified, culminating in the establishment of a Sikh state. The consolidation of power by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the early 19th century further solidified Sikh dominance in the region, effectively ending Mughal control in Punjab.
the mughal power was respected a lot because of nostalgia and it was good for the british and noble people that the rule would stay forever