18th century Indian politics

Eighteenth-century Indian politics was characterized by a fragmented landscape of regional powers, including the Mughals’ declining empire, the rise of regional kingdoms, and the increasing influence of European colonial powers like the British, French, and Dutch. Local rulers and nawabs held authority, often engaging in alliances and conflicts. The British East India Company expanded its control through military victories and diplomacy, gradually undermining local sovereignty. This period saw shifting power dynamics, with India gradually transitioning from Mughal dominance to British colonial rule, setting the stage for significant political and social changes in the subcontinent.