[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [General history and culture](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general) › [Fall of the Mughal Empire](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1932) › v4.c47.s3.2 # Fall of the Mughal Empire v4.c47.s3.2 Fall of the Mughal Empire v4.c47.s3.2 - **Language:** English ### [v4.c47.s3.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1932.v4.c47.s3.2) Bhim Singh, who succeeded as Mahārānā (7th January 1778), at the age of eight, was weak in spirit and dull of intellect. His unhappy reign extended over half a century till 30th March, 1828, and the agony of his country during this long period can be best described in the words of a sympathetic eye-witness, Col. James Tod. He writes:— - [Previous: v4.c47.s3.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1932.v4.c47.s3.1) - [Next: v4.c47.s3.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1932.v4.c47.s3.3) - [Up: v4.c47.s3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1932.v4.c47.s3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1932.v4.c47.s3.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1932.v4.c47.s3.2) · Pramāṇa