Consider the following reasons for the success of European trading companies in South India during the 17th century:
The presence of the Mughals in the South was not as much as in the North.
The Vijayanagara kingdom had been overthrown in the late 16th century.
The South had many small and weak states.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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The success of European trading companies in South India during the 17th century can be attributed to several reasons.

The Mughal presence in South was lesser as compared to the North, weakening the resistance against European companies.
The downfall of the Vijayanagara kingdom in the late 16th century led to political instability, paving way for European influence.
The presence of many small and weak states in South India made it easier for the European companies to maneuver and succeed.

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All of them (1, 2 and 3) The success of European trading companies in South India during the 17th century can be attributed to several reasons.

The Mughal presence in South was lesser as compared to the North, weakening the resistance against European companies.
The downfall of the Vijayanagara kingdom in the late 16th century led to political instability, paving way for European influence.
The presence of many small and weak states in South India made it easier for the European companies to maneuver and succeed.

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