What did Bolesław Chrobry inherit from Mieszko I? State of the Piasts

Bolesław Chrobry did not inherit a strong, unified state from his father — the Piast lands were a patchwork of territories bound to the ruler to varying degrees. The inhabitants remained loyal to local traditions, Christianity was only beginning to take root, and borders were uncertain. Added to this were difficult relations with neighbors and lack of internal cohesion.