Rise of Independent Kingdoms
As the Mughal imperial authority weakened, the nobles found themselves virtually independent as a collective group and thereby began to rule over their kingdoms. The regional kingdoms that arose in the 18th century were led by powerful rulers like Alivardi Khan, Balaji Viswanath and Saadat Khan Burhan-ul-Mulk.
Hyderabad
Founder: Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah (Mansabdar under Mughal Emperor Farukh Siyar).
Important Rulers
- Nizam-ul-Mulk: He was founder of Hyderabad as a State. He signed Treaty of Bhopal in 1738 with the Peshwa to act as an arbitrator at the Battle of Karnal (between Mughal King Muhammad Shah and Nadir Shah) in AD 1739.
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