The Maratha Confederacy, [a] also referred to as the Maratha Empire, [12] [13] [14] was an early modern polity in the Indian subcontinent.It comprised the realms of the Peshwa and four major …

The Maratha caste [note 1] is composed of 96 clans, originally formed in the earlier centuries from the amalgamation of families from the peasant , shepherd , blacksmith , pastoral , carpenter …

Jan 20, 2025 · The Maratha empire was an early modern Indian empire that rose in the 17th century. It dominated much of the Indian subcontinent during the 18th century. The Marathas …

May 17, 2024 · The Maratha Empire was an Indian Empire that existed from 1674 to 1818 in the Indian history. The capital of the whole empire was Puna (Present Pune), and Raigad Fort was …

Mar 7, 2025 · Maratha, a major people of India, famed in history as yeoman warriors and champions of Hinduism. Their homeland is the present state of Maharashtra, the Marathi …

Jul 21, 2018 · The Maratha Empire, also known as the Maratha Confederacy, dominated a large portion of India during the 17th and 18th century. Let's have a look at the history of the …

Maratha confederacy, alliance formed in the 18th century after Mughal pressure forced the collapse of Shivaji’s kingdom of Maharashtra in western India. After the Mughal emperor …

Sep 21, 2024 · Origins of the Maratha Empire The Marathas originated in the Deccan plateau , a region that encompasses modern-day Maharashtra. Their early society was agrarian, based …

The Maratha Empire (also transliterated, Mahratta), or the Maratha Confederacy, was a Hindu state located in present-day India. It existed from 1674 to 1818. At its peak, the empire's …

Oct 13, 2024 · The Maratha Empire was one of the most powerful and resilient empires in Indian history. Established in the 17th century, it played a key role in defending India from foreign …