After the death of Aurangzeb in 1707 CE, the central Muslim rule weakened, and Awadh became virtually independent, with Ayodhya as its capital.
Pas vdekjes së Aurangzebit në vitin 1707, pushteti qendror u dobësuar dhe Awadhi u bë praktikisht i pavarur, me Ayodhyan si kryeqytetin e tij.