write a short note on the decline of the mughal empire
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One of the major causes that led to the decline of the Mughal Empire was the weak successors that could not unite the huge empire after him. After the death of Aurangzeb, various provinces became independent of the central Authority. ... Unfortunately, after the death of Aurangzeb, the Mughal Empire shrunk.
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# The successive rulers after Aurangzeb were weak, unworthy and lacked the character, motivation and commitment to rule the empire strongly.
# Aurangzeb’s policies made enemies of the Rajputs, Sikhs, Jats and the Marathas.
# His frequent wars depleted the treasury.
# The raids by Nadir Shah, and repeated invasions of Ahmad Shah Abdali, resulted in further weakening of the empire.
# The already weakened empire faced further encroachment by the British and the French. The British and French, who had initially come as traders, took full advantage of the weakening empire and soon became masters of the whole of India.