Consider the following States that emerged with the decline of Mughal Empire in the 18th Century:
1. Bengal
2. Mysore
3. Rajputs
4. Travancore
How many of the above States emerged as a result of rebellion against the Mughal Empire?
(a) Only one
(b) Only three
(c) All Four
(d) None of the above
Explanation Bengal: Bengal emerged as an autonomous state under Murshid Quli Khan in the early 18th century. While it acknowledged Mughal suzerainty, its autonomy was not a result of rebellion but rather a gradual assertion of independence as Mughal central authority weakened.
Mysore: Mysore rose to prominence under rulers like Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan in the later 18th century. It was not a Mughal province and thus did not emerge directly as a result of rebellion against the Mughal Empire.
Rajputs: The Rajput states were long-standing entities that had varying degrees of allegiance to the Mughal Empire. Their assertion of independence in the 18th century was not primarily due to rebellion but due to the Mughal Empire's decline.
Travancore: Travancore emerged as a strong state under Marthanda Varma in the south, a region outside the direct control of the Mughal Empire. Its rise was unrelated to rebellion against the Mughal Empire.
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