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It is more than possible for one of the southern states to conquer the rest. Has happened many times in history.

Not in their interests at all.

Not possible for such a nationalism to arise in that environment. You've have nationalism for each of the states in the subcontinent, but nothing "Indian" in nature. As I said, India is about as complex with regards to culture and language as Europe is. Think about that.

Meant that you'd have the same political and cultural situation as otl, so probably the Raj, yes.

Quite frankly, they really didn't "take" that area, Can. Occupying it is a bit different than taking it. And them not going through that area doesn't solve the problem you have whatsoever - that still leaves northern India under Muslim rule, and things would play out much like otl.