1. The British Empire: Mughals & the East India Company
Dan Snow's History Hit
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Challenges Faced by the Minor Mughals and the Emergence of European Powers
The chapter delves into the struggles encountered by the minor Mughals in the early 18th century, encompassing issues like European interference, the Persian invasion led by Nade Shah that led to the looting of Delhi and the Kohinur diamond theft. It reflects on the declining authority of the Mughals post-Aurangzeb, setting the stage for the dominance of the East India Company and other European powers in India.
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