The long and costly conquest of the Deccan had badly dented the "aura of success" that surrounded Aurangzeb, and from the late 17th century onwards, the aristocracy become increasing unwilling to provide forces for the empire's wars as the prospect of being rewarded with land as a result of a successful war was seen as less and less likely.
Penaklukan yang lama dan menghabiskan biaya dari Deccan telah sangat memeloroti "aura sukses" yang mengelilingi Aurangzeb, dan dari akhir abad ke-17 dan seterusnya, kalangan aristokrasi menjadi makin tak berkehendak untuk menyediakan pasukan bagi peperangan kekaisaran tersebut karena menganggap wilayah hasil dari perang sukses tampak makin lama makin berkurang.