Under the rule of Akbar, the whole of Rajasthan was a unified province. With the decline of Mughal power in the 18th century, political breakdown of Rajasthan started and a part of Rajasthan came under the control of Marathas. In the mid 18th century, they occupied Ajmer. During early 19th century(1817-1818) independent Rajput kingdoms signed treaties with British Power to eliminate the Maratha threat. Hence, the rule of British over Rajasthan got established.