How did the decline of mughal influence affect the east india company?

a. the decline of mughal power resulted in chaos, which made trade very difficult for the east india company.
b. the decline of mughal power robbed the east india company of a trade partner and their trading posts decreased.
c. the decline of mughal power allowed the east india company to expand its trading operations across the region.
d. the decline of mughal power resulted in the rise of a new indian ruler who wanted to expand trade with the east india company.