History of India, 1526 AD to 1818 AD, Post Medieval Era

In 1526, the Mughal Empire was established in India, which was one of the largest and most powerful empires of the post-medieval period.

Emperor Akbar was a renowned ruler of the Mughal dynasty. He expanded the Mughal Empire and consolidated its power by introducing a new system of taxation and administration.

In the 18th century, the Marathas emerged as a strong power in the Indian subcontinent. They defeated the Mughal Empire in the Battle of Panipat in 1761.

The British East India Company was granted permission by the Mughal Emperor to set up trading posts and spread its influence in India.

In 1757, the Battle of Plassey saw the defeat of the Nawab of Bengal and the rise of the British East India Company.

The Anglo-Maratha Wars (1775–1818) were a series of wars fought between the British and the Marathas.

The fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799–1804) saw the defeat of Tipu Sultan of Mysore, and the establishment of British power in southern India.

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