Maratha Empire

Also known as Maratha Confederacy, Maratha

1674–1818 empire in the Indian subcontinent

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The Maratha Empire was a powerful Indian state that ruled large portions of the subcontinent from 1674 to 1818. It matters historically because it was one of the dominant forces in India during this period, significantly shaping the political landscape before British colonial rule took hold.

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Instance of: historical country
Religion: Hinduism
Continent: Asia
Capital: Raigad Fort
Currency: rupee
Form of government: absolute monarchy
Legislature: Ashta Pradhan

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replaced by: Tonk State
language used: Sanskrit
Commons category: Maratha Empire
topic's main category: Category:Maratha Empire
inception: 1674-01-01
dissolved, abolished or demolished date: 1818-00-00
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
short name: Marathas

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Today part ofIndia Pakistan

The Maratha Empire, also referred to as the Maratha Confederacy, was an early modern polity in the Indian subcontinent. For most of its existence, it comprised the realms of the Peshwa and four major independent Maratha states under the nominal leadership of the former and nominal loyalty to the Chhatrapatis who were successors of Shivaji.

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Maratha Empire

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