What is a 'Successor State' in Indian history?

A successor state is a regional kingdom that formed as the centralized authority of a larger empire (like the Mughals) weakened, often led by former provincial governors.

Origins of Mysore, Arcot, and Rohilkhand Kingdoms (2021 PYQ)

ID: MED_REG_2021_06 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State.
2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijayanagara Empire.
3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani.

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Correct Option: B

The Mysore Kingdom emerged as an independent state from the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire, under the Wodeyar dynasty. Rohilkhand and Arcot had different origins linked to the Mughal decline and Deccan politics respectively.