Question

how were the independent States different in character after the decline of Mughal Empire?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The Mughal Empire had become too large to be controlled by any ruler from one centre i.e. Delhi. The Great Mughals were efficient and exercised control over ministers and army, but the later Mughals were poor administrators. As a result, the distant provinces became independent.

Answer 2

Answer:Sikhs took over Kashmir only to be purchased by gulab Singh later on from the British. Chikka devaraja wodeyar was under the suzerainty of the Mughals after aurangzeb the wodeyars stopped paying tribute and became an independent entity thereafter.