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Spread of dissent from "summary" of The Anarchy by William Dalrymple
In the tumultuous years following the death of Aurangzeb, the Mughal Empire was on the brink of collapse. As the central authority weakened, local rulers and ambitious warlords began to assert their independence, challenging the established order and sowing the seeds of dissent. The spread of dissent was not limited to the political arena; it also extended to the economic and social spheres. One of the key factors contributing to the spread of dissent was the breakdown of traditional structures of authority. With the Mughal Empire in disarray, local power brokers seized the opportunity to expand their influence and challenge the legitimacy of the central government. This power vacuum created fertile ground for dissent to take root and spread. The economic decline of the Mughal Empire further fueled the spread of dissent. As the empire's coffers ran dry and its ability to provide security and services diminished, discontent among the population grew. Tax revolts and agrarian uprisings became more common, as the burden of maintaining the empire fell increasingly on the shoulders of the common people. Social unrest also played a crucial role...
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