3. India in the 18th Century

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1. 3

   India In The 18th Century

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   The 18th century marked a significant transition in India, characterized by...

2. 3.1

   Introduction

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   The 18th century marked the decline of the Mughal Empire and the rise of...

3. 3.2

   Decline Of The Mughal Empire

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   The decline of the Mughal Empire in the 18th century was due to weak...

4. 3.2.1

   Causes Of Decline

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   The decline of the Mughal Empire was caused by a combination of weak...

5. 3.2.1.1

   Weak Successors Of Aurangzeb

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   The section discusses the decline of the Mughal Empire due to weak...

6. 3.2.1.2

   Mughal Nobility's Internal Rivalries

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   Mughal nobility engaged in severe internal rivalries after the death of...

7. 3.2.1.3

   Large Empire And Communication Problems

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   This section discusses the challenges of governing the expansive Mughal...

8. 3.2.1.4

   Economic Decline

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   The economic decline of the Mughal Empire in the 18th century stemmed from...

9. 3.2.1.5

   Peasant Revolts And Local Uprisings

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   The section discusses the peasant revolts and local uprisings during the...

10. 3.2.1.6

    Invasions

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    The section discusses the invasions that contributed to the decline of the...

11. 3.3

    Emergence Of Independent Kingdoms

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    The emergence of independent kingdoms in India during the 18th century...

12. 3.3.1

    Hyderabad

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    Hyderabad was an independent kingdom established in the 18th century during...

13. 3.3.2

    Awadh (Oudh)

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    Awadh emerged as a powerful regional state in the 18th century following the...

14. 3.3.3

    Bengal

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    Bengal emerged as a significant regional kingdom in the 18th century, marked...

15. 3.3.4

    The Marathas

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    The Marathas rose to significant power in India during the 18th century,...

16. 3.3.5

    The Sikhs

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    The Sikhs emerged as a significant power in India, particularly under...

17. 3.3.6

    The Jats

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    The Jats were originally peasants who rose to power in north India,...

18. 3.3.7

    Rajputs

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    The Rajputs were a prominent warrior class in Rajasthan who maintained their...

19. 3.4

    The Coming Of The Europeans

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    The 18th century marked the increasing influence of European trading...

20. 3.4.1

    Portuguese

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    The chapter discusses the decline of the Mughal Empire and the emergence of...

21. 3.4.2

    Dutch

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    The Dutch established trading posts in India, focusing on commerce rather...

22. 3.4.3

    French (French East India Company)

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    The French East India Company played a significant role in 18th century...

23. 3.4.4

    British (British East India Company)

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    The British East India Company became a dominant force in India during the...

24. 3.5

    Anglo-French Rivalry In India (Carnatic Wars)

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    The section discusses the Anglo-French rivalry in India during the Carnatic...

25. 3.5.1

    First Carnatic War (1746–48)

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    The First Carnatic War was fought between the British and French East India...

26. 3.5.2

    Second Carnatic War (1749–54)

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    The Second Carnatic War was fought between the British and French East India...

27. 3.5.3

    Third Carnatic War (1756–63)

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    The Third Carnatic War solidified British dominance in India, culminating in...

28. 3.6

    Impact Of 18th Century Developments

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    The 18th century saw significant political and social changes in India,...

29. 3.7

    Summary

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    The 18th century marked a period of decline for the Mughal Empire and the...