Question

The states of eighteenth century can be divided into three overlapping

groups after the decline of Mughal power. Write a brief note on them​

Answer 1

Answer:

Broadly speaking the states of the eighteenth century can be divided into three overlapping groups:

Explanation:

(1) States that were old Mughal provinces like Awadh, Bengal and Hyderabad. Although extremely powerful and quite independent, the rulers of these states did not break their formalties with the Mughal emperor.

(2) States that had enjoyed considerable independence under the Mughals as watan jagirs. These included several Rajput principalities.

(3) The last group included states under the control of Marathas, Sikhs and others like the Jats. These were of differing sizes and had seized their independence from the Mughals after a long-drawn armed struggle.