
75. The East India Company
The Rest Is History
Unforeseen Shifts Due to Mogul Leader's Excessive Spending on War
The imbalance of power in India shifts unexpectedly due to the excessive spending on war by the final Mogul leader, Orang Zeb. His lavish spending leads to the decline of the empire upon his death. The Marathas, led by Shivaji, emerge as great Hindu warriors opposing Islamic rule, demonstrating a strong Hindu identity.
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