%%Mughal rulers%% did not have a definite %%law of succession%%.
With the death of Aurangzeb, the huge Mughal Empire began to shrimping size under %%inefficient and corrupt rulers.%%
The %%British East India Company (EIC)%% reached India in %%1600 AD%% when the Mughal Empire was nearing its peak.
Moreover, the %%inherent disunity%% among Indians was also exploited by the British.
%%Rise of Marathan power%% also contributed to the Mughal decline.
Historians also blame the prejudiced and %%intolerant policies of Aurangzeb%%, who adopted strict measures against the non-Muslims.
%%Weak successors of Aurangzeb%% fell victim to extravagant and luxurious lifestyles and paid little attention to the defence and consolidation of the empire.
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