Decline of the Mughal Empire: Causes, Crisis, and Consequences in 18th Century India
Introduction The Mughal Empire was one of the most powerful and sophisticated empires in Indian history, ruling large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the early 16th to the mid-18th century. Founded by Babur in 1526, the empire reached its zenith under rulers like Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan. However, after the long reign of…