The impacts of imperial power 1450 to 1750 led to numerous rebellions and power struggles across global empires, with both internal and external challenges shaping state authority.
Key points:
- Multiple empires faced significant resistance from various groups, including peasants, indigenous peoples, and religious factions
- The period saw major revolts like the causes of peasant rebellions in Russia and the Maratha empire resistance against Mughals
- Colonial powers experienced both internal colonial revolts and external pressure from rival empires
- Social changes and religious tensions often sparked revolutionary movements
- Many rebellions resulted in significant political reforms or changes in leadership
