What Were three prominent states that emerged after the decline of the Mughal empire?

Ans. The three prominent staes were Awadh, Bengal and Hyderabad. All three states were founded by members of the high Mughal nobility who were governors in the Mughal empire- Sa‘adat Khan (Awadh), Murshid Quli Khan (Bengal) and Asaf Jah (Hyderabad). All three occupied high mansabdari positions.