“Give an account of the Regional states that rose with the decline of the Mughal Empire in the mid-eighteenth century in India.

Q) “Give an account of the Regional states that rose with the decline of the Mughal Empire in the mid-eighteenth century in India. (10 marks, 150 words) 

भारत में अठारहवीं शताब्दी के मध्य में मुगल साम्राज्य के पतन के साथ उभरे क्षेत्रीय राज्यों का विवरण दीजिए।” 

Demand of the Question– The question demands understanding of the overall scenario of Indian history after the fall of the Mughal Empire, in which areas the regional states developed and what was the reason for it.

Directive Word– Give an account- This keyword demands listing the major regional states and giving details about their formation.

Structure of the Answer 

Intro- Mention the expanse of the Mughal Empire, and the reasons that led to weakening and ultimately fall of the empire.

Body- List out all the major regional states that came into power in the last stages and later became free from the Mughal Empire. Describe the reasons they disintegrated, and mention the rulers.

Conclusion- Conclude by mentioning how the Britishers power integrated these regional states, and what were its consequences.

Part of Syllabus– GS paper 1- Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present significant events, personalities, issues.

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