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Brief Introduction Coronation of Shivaji Maharaj was performed on March 1674 in Raigadh Fort by Gagabhatt of Varanasi .This coronation of Shivaji symbolizes that India had come in safest hand which believes in Dharma and protect Dharma from invaders . Gaga Bhatt , also known as Vishweshwara Pandit was the highest priest of Banaras and … Read more
Brief Introduction Narayan Rao was the Peshwa of the Maratha confederacy from November 1772 AD until he was murdered by the conspiracy plotted by his uncle Raghunath Rao to fulfill his greed to become the Peshwa of the Marathas. He was murdered only after his 9 months of regime. Narayan Rao had gone on an … Read more
Brief Introduction First Anglo-Maratha war, started in 1775 AD and ended after the Treaty of Salbai in 1782 , is one of the most historical events of the 18th century fought between the British East India company and Marathas. The whole episode started from the murder Of Narayan Rao on 30th August 1773 . Raghunath Rao … Read more
Brief Introduction Mahadji Shinde was a great Maratha military commander who re-stablish the Maratha power in Northern India after the murder of Peshwa Narayan Rao in 1772 and was the youngest son of Ranoji Scindia , the founder of Scindia dynasty . Mahadji Shinde Biography : Mahadji Shinde popularly known as Mahadji Scindia was a … Read more
Brief Introduction Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj possessed the highest military strength of Marathas and qualities of chivalrous courage , vigilant power and abundant resourcefulness. He took the fullest advantage of his victories and struck effective blows where they were most unexpected. He had an extraordinary vision to realise the ills of the Muslim army and other … Read more
Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti is celebrated on 19th February on every year . This is the day when our beloved Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj born in 1630 AD in Maharashtra . But have you ever thought why people of India give him so much adoration, affection , fondness and boundless love ? Let us discuss some rare … Read more
Brief Introduction Samarth Ramdas, also popularly known as Ramdas Swami, was one of the most famous saint or spiritual master, philosopher and author of multiple books( most popular Dasbodh) . He was the Guru of the great Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who founded the Maratha empire. Samarth Ramdas had played a key role in Shivaji’s life … Read more
Brief Introduction Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the great Maratha Empire in 1674 and was born on 18th February 1630 at Shivneri Fort near junnar, Pune and the son of Rajmata Jijabai and Shahaji Bhosale who served three kingdom in his lifetime in which he served Bijapur Kingdom to the longest time . … Read more
Introduction We all are aware of the charismatic act of the Marathas. They were the one who not just confined the territories of the Mughal Empire but also took back the Sovereignty of Bharat from them by sacrificing their lives whenever needed. We will always be indebted to the Marathas for their selfless sacrifices. As … Read more
Introduction Dadoji Konddev was a great warrior who had played a key role in upbringing Shivaji Maharaj like a warrior king since childhood . He was the tutor and guardian of Shivaji Maharaj who founded the great Marathas empire in 17th century . Shivaji was shifted to the Poona district from Shivner in 1636 by … Read more
Introduction Jijabai Bhosale widely known as Rajmata Jijabai , Rastramata or Jijau was one of the most prominent women who had played a significant role in rising the Power of Hindavi -Swarajya through Shivaji in the history of India. Jijabai was the wife of Shahaji Bhosale and the mother of the great Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj … Read more
Brief Introduction Shahaji Raje or Shahaji Raje Bhosale was a prominent 17th century military leader and a Maratha noble of Indian history who had served three kingdoms during his career, Ahmednagar sultanate under Nizamshahi of Malik Ambar, Mughal Empire under Jahangir and Bijapur sultanate under Adil Shah dynasty . His courage and unusual warfare tactics made … Read more
Brief Introduction The excavation site at Rakhigarhi , Haryana, India is the earliest civilization of South Asia which flourished around 3000 to 4000 BCE. It is one of the five largest archaeological sites of the Harappan civilization. The first enlarged data was published by Suraj Bhan in 1969 AD in which he recorded mature … Read more
Brief Introduction Kanhoji Angre or Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre was the first major chief of the Maratha Navy after the death of Sidhoji Gujar in 1697 AD. He was widely known as the “ Shivaji of the sea “ and the Lord of Kolaba and neighbouring water . Fear of Kanhoji’s presence in Western coast was so … Read more
Brief Introduction The third battle of Panipat took place on 14th January 1761 AD in Panipat (Kala Amb ) between Marathas with army around 70,000 and the Afghani King Ahmad Shah Abdali’s army of around 80,000 . The loss of the third battle of Panipat for the Marathas was a massive setback for them . … Read more
Brief Introduction The decline of the Maratha empire had been seen soon after the death of Mahadji Shinde in 1794 and Nana Fadnavis . Lack of Leadership quality and modern ammunition were some of the factors which resulted in Maratha’s downfall . In this enthusiastic article, we will discuss the top causes for the decline … Read more
Brief Introduction Yashwantrao Holkar Biography – Yashwantrao Holkar , also popular as Maharajadhiraj Raj Rajeshwar Sawai Shrimant Yashwant Rao Holkar , was one of the most prominent young warrior king of Indore in early 19th century . He accessed the throne on 6th January 1799 AD . He had played a significant role in destabilizing … Read more
Introduction Peshwa Madhavrao I was one of the most prominent figure of the Maratha empire who brilliantly handled the situation after the massive loss occured in the battle of Panipat. He restored the power of Marathas from South to North successfully. Peshwa Madhav Rao the great warrior was credited for the resurrection of the Maratha … Read more
Tukoji Rao Holkar was a great warrior who took the charge of Malwa Kingdom after the death of Ahilyabai Holkar in 1795. He was the adopted son of Subedar Malhar Rao Holkar who was a brilliant warrior under Peshwa Bajirao. Tukoji Rao Holkar was born in Holkar clan in 26th June 1723. He was the … Read more
Brief Introduction Peshwa Bajirao , born on 1720, was a great Maratha conqueror who took the Peshwa crown in 1720 and served Shahuji Maharaj till the time of his death in 1740 . He was a distinguished empire builder of Maratha under the rule of Shahu Ji Maharaj , the grandson of Chhatrapati Shivaji , … Read more