6 causes for the Decline of the Rajput empire

The Rajputs were fine soldiers and were not inferior to anyone in courage and velour, yet they failed to establish an empire. The causes for this include:

1. The Rajputs were always fighting with each other and never united even against a common foe.

2. The feudal system proved disastrous for the Rajputs.

3. The Rajputs were not conversant with the latest warfare techniques and their mode of fighting and weapons were outdated.

4. The caste system prevalent amongst them gave rise to mutual jealousies. The defence of the country also rested only in the hands of Kshatriyas.

5. The Rajputs’ love for frightening neutralized their resources. They were forever fighting with their neighbors.