Question

list 3 reasons why the mughal empire declined. (3 pts)
no began to gain small footholds in india because of economic hardships in the mughal

Explanation:

1. Succession - Frequent power - struggles among heirs weakened central authority.
2. External Invasions - Attacks by Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Durrani drained resources.
3. European Colonialism - European powers, like the British, exploited economic hardships and political instability to gain influence.

Answer:

1. Succession issues causing internal strife.
2. External invasions depleting resources.
3. Rise of European colonial powers taking advantage of the situation.