History & Civics
What were the consequences of frequent wars of succession on the stability of the Mughal Empire?
Answer
In the later Mughal period, the death of the king was followed by a war of succession among the sons of the dead ruler. The nobles used to support the prince of their choice and put him on throne to suit their personal interest. They also used to pull the king down when he stopped serving their interest. All this led to frequent wars of succession and instability of Mughal Empire. This made the empire weaker and gave other rulers chance to assert themselves.
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