1710 in India

In 1710, India was marked by significant political, social, and cultural developments amidst the backdrop of the Mughal Empire's fragmentation and the rise of regional powers. The decline of Mughal authority led to increasing autonomy among various princely states, notably in the Deccan and Bengal, where local rulers gained prominence. The Maratha Empire, under the leadership of figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji's successors, expanded its influence, challenging Mughal hegemony. Additionally, European colonial ventures intensified, with the British East India Company and French trading interests vying for control over lucrative trade routes. This period also witnessed cultural exchanges, religious diversity, and the complexity of inter-regional dynamics, shaping the subcontinent's historical trajectory.