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Mughal Empire decline from "summary" of The Anarchy by William Dalrymple
The Mughal Empire, once known for its grandeur and power, began to falter as the 18th century progressed. The decline was not sudden, but rather a slow unraveling of the intricate fabric that held the empire together. It was a combination of internal strife, external threats, and administrative inefficiencies that ultimately led to the downfall of this once-mighty empire. One of the key factors in the decline of the Mughal Empire was the internal discord among the ruling elites. Succession wars and power struggles within the royal family weakened the central authority and created a sense of instability throughout the empire. This infighting allowed regional powers to assert their independence and weakened the empire's ability to govern effectively. External threats also played a significant role in the empire's decline. The emergence of new powers, such as the Marathas and the British East India Company, challenged Mughal authority and encroached on its territories. These external forces further weakened the empire's control over its vast domain and eroded its power base. Administrative inefficiencies exacerbated the empire's decline. Corruption, mismanagement, and a bloated bureaucracy drained the empire's resources and undermined its ability to provide effective governance. As the empire grew weaker, its ability to maintain law and order diminished, leading to widespread lawlessness and chaos in many parts of the empire.- The empire had become a shadow of its former self, with regional powers carving out their own territories and the British East India Company steadily expanding its influence. The once-great Mughal Empire was no more, a victim of its own internal weaknesses and external pressures.
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