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Who first captured the caves of Elephanta ?
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Marathas
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The Marathas captured the Elephanta Island from the Portuguese in 1737, ending over two centuries of Portuguese rule. This event is historically significant as it brought the ancient Hindu cave temples back under the administration of a native Indian power.