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List causes for the decline of the Mughal empire.

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Mughal empire was an early modern empire in south Asia. Mughal emperor Babur established Mughal empire in 1526, after defeating Ibrahim Lodi in the battle of Panipat I. Mughal made a major contribution to the Indian sub-continent with the development of their unique Indo-Parsian architecture. Main causes for the decline of the Mughal empire were following- 

1- Daccan campaign of emperor Aurangzeb.

2- Deterioration of land relations 

3- Lack of initiative in modern weapons 

4- Emergence of regional powers

5- Military weakness 

6-Group rivalry at the court

7- The attacks of the Marathas in the North.

After declining of Mughal empire, British colonial rule was started in India. 

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Deependra Verma

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