The Maratha Empire

Shivaji Bhonsle, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is considered the founder of the Maratha Empire.

Rajaram Bhonsle, the son of Shivaji Bhonsle, expanded the Maratha Empire to its greatest extent, reaching as far north as Delhi and as far south as Thanjavur.

Satara served as the capital of the Maratha Empire during most of its existence.

Madhavrao Peshwa, the Peshwa (prime minister) of the Maratha Empire, signed the Treaty of Salbai with the British East India Company in 1782.

The Maratha Empire had a decentralized administrative system, with power shared among various regional chiefs and feudatories.

Shahuji Bhonsle, the grandson of Shivaji Bhonsle, is known for his religious tolerance and patronage of arts and culture.

The Marathas were known for their effective use of guerrilla warfare, which involved hit-and-run tactics and surprise attacks.

Kanhoji Angre, a prominent Maratha admiral, is credited with developing the Maratha navy and challenging the dominance of European powers in the Indian Ocean.

Land tax, also known as chauth and sardeshmukhi, was the primary source of revenue for the Maratha Empire.

Balaji Vishwanath, the Peshwa (prime minister) of the Maratha Empire, is known for his administrative reforms and modernization efforts, including the establishment of a regular army and a more centralized administration.

The Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818) resulted in a British victory and the decline of the Maratha Empire.

Nana Phadnavis, the Peshwa (prime minister) of the Maratha Empire, is known for his diplomatic skills and efforts to unite the Maratha chiefs.

The Peshwas served as the prime ministers of the Maratha Empire, holding significant political and administrative power.

Shivaji Bhonsle is known for his military victories against the Mughals, including the Battle of Pratapgarh and the Battle of Kolhapur.

The Maratha Empire played a significant role in the decline of the Mughal Empire and the rise of regional powers in India.