Compare and Contrast the Reasons Underlying the Nature,extent,and Timing of the Declines

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Essay

Compare and contrast the reasons underlying the nature,extent,and timing of the declines of the Mughal,Safavid and Ottoman Empires by the end of the eighteenth century.Why did they decline while European powers extended their "gunpowder" diplomacy and trade?

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Definitions:

Intimacy vs. Isolation

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development focusing on young adults' struggle to form meaningful, close relationships versus experiencing loneliness and isolation.

Identity vs. Role Confusion

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where adolescents face challenges in forming a personal identity.

Ego Integrity vs. Despair

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development occurring in late adulthood, focusing on reflecting upon one's life and either achieving a sense of fulfillment or experiencing regret.

Longitudinal Study

A research approach that involves repeated observations of the same variables over long periods, often decades, to detect patterns, changes, and possible predictions.