Maratha History is a comprehensive and detailed study of the rise and fall of the Maratha Empire in India. Author S.R. Sharma examines the political, military, and social factors that shaped this important period of Indian history, from the arrival of the Marathas in the 17th century to their decline in the 19th century. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Indian history or the history of empires. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Maratha History

This book can serve as a ready reference to all the key personalities in Maratha kingdom . There were several historical events like from foundation of Maratha Kingdom , Battle of Panipat till 3 Anglo Maratha wars . There are several great leaders in Maratha clan which lead from the front and sacrificed themselves for the survival of this Hindavi Swarajya. History student or a general reader is clue less about the background of the great people fighting from Maratha side .I have complied this book to give you a summary of all the personalities with mention of their contribution to key events in the History . This book can be read individually or can be used as a ready reference guide book . I do not wish to charge for this book as it is a social cause of making people aware of patriotic History that motivates me .

Maratha Generals and Personalities

Marathas and the Maratha Country' : under this general theme we have already published two books of Professor A. R. Kulkarni, namely (1) Maharashtra in the Age of Shivaji and (2) Maharashtra Society and Culture. We are now introducing his four books under the same series containing reasearch articles based on orginal source and published in various journals. They are (i) The Marathas (1600-1818), a brief survey, (ii) Medieval Maratha Country, essays throwing fresh light on the various aspects of land and people of the region, (iii) Medieval Maharashtra containing essays on Village Communities, social relations, jiziya etc. and (iv) Studies in Maratha History which also includes articles of some other foreign and Indian scholars on Maratha historiography.

The Marathas

The First Anglo-Maratha War, 1774-1783

Excerpt from Rise of the Maratha Power The twelve chapters which are now published relate to the rise of the Maratha Power. The second volume will treat about the progress of the confederacy. The manu. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Rise of the Maratha Power (Classic Reprint)

This is a cross-cultural study of the political economy of war in South Asia. Randolf G. S. Cooper combines an overview of Maratha military culture with a battle-by-battle analysis of the 1803 Anglo-Maratha Campaigns. Building on that foundation he challenges ethnocentric assumptions about British superiority in discipline, drill and technology. He argues that these campaigns, in which Arthur Wellesley served with distinction, represent the military high-water mark of the Marathas who posed the last serious opposition to the formation of the British Raj. Dr Cooper asserts that the real contest for India was never a single decisive battle for the subcontinent. Rather it turned on a complex social and political struggle for control of the South Asian military economy. The author shows that victory in 1803 hinged as much on finance, diplomacy, politics and intelligence as it did on battlefield manoeuvre and war itself.

The Anglo-Maratha Campaigns and the Contest for India

This book is related to the importance of Marathas as well as the process of nation making.

Rise of Maratha Power

In this book, Dr. Stewart Gordon presents the first comprehensive history of the Maratha polity, which was an important regional kingdom in the seventeenth century and the largest political entity of eighteenth century India. He focuses on the origins of the elite families, problems of legitimacy and loyalty, military organization and change, and the development of administration, tax collection and religious patronage. Through the use of a vast array of documents, the author also gives a picture of everyday life in the Maratha polity.

The Marathas 1600-1818

This Book Deals With History Of The Marathas. Marathas Became Paramount Power After The Disintegration Of Mughal Empire. After The Third Battle Of Panipat In 1761 And Of Buxar In 1765, Marathas Installed Mughal Emperor Shah Alum At Delhi Under Their Protection. Marathas-Sindhian Forces Were Defeated In The Battle Of Assaye And Laswari By British Forces Led By Duke Of Wellington, Who Later On Defeated Nepoleon Bonaparte And Lord Lake. After This Mughal Emperor Shah Alum Came Under British Control. In Spite Of Defeat Of Marathas In 1818, Daulat Rao Sindhia Succeeded In Saving His Gwalior State Without Accepting Subsidiary Alliance During His Life-Time And His Wife Raiza Bai Played An Important Role In Bringing Upheaval Of 1857. Sindhian Family Followed Pragmatic Diplomacy.Sindhia Family Continues To Play An Important Role In Indian Politics And The Last Sindhian Ruler Became Raj Pramukh Of Madhya Bharat. After The Abolition Of Privy Purse, Vijay Raje Sindhia And Basundhra Raje In B.J.P. And Madhavrao Sindhia And Jyotiraditya Sindhia In Congress Continued To Play An Important Role In Indian Politics And Are Related With Nepal And Kashmir Royal Family. This Book Deals With Political Aspects Of Marathas-Sindhian Politics Along With Their Social, Economic And Administrative Aspects. Justice Was Fair, Quick, Cheap And Impartial And There Were No Arrears Of Cases While Now More Than 300 Million Cases Are Pending. The Book Is Based On Original Documents As Well As On Contemporary Books And Is, Therefore, Very Useful For Teachers, Research Scholars, Students And Readers Who May Be Interested To Know Social, Cultural, Economic And Judicial Set Up And Indian Way Of Life Of Pre-British Days.

History of the Marathas

Shivaji, the Great Maratha

'The epic text of Ranjit Desai's Shriman Yogi finds new voice in Vikrant Pande's nuanced translation, an immersive narrative of the foundations of the Maratha empire and the saga of its charismatic founder.' - Namita Gokhale. Young Shivaji reaches Pune, a dying fort city, with his mother Jijabai and lights the first lamp within its ruins. While his father Shahaji Bhosle is away on deputation by the Adil Shah sultanate after having failed in a revolt against it, Shivaji learns how an empire is built from the ground up. Thus begins the life of the Great Maratha. What awaits Shivaji is nothing short of the vast scroll of history, and it takes him from Surat to Thanjavur and all the way to Aurangzeb's durbar in Agra. He dreams of freeing his land from the clutches of Mughal rule, and though he suffers many defeats and personal losses along the way he never gives up his vision of Hindavi Swaraj. Amidst political intrigue and a chain of skirmishes, Shivaji becomes a leader, a warrior and a tactician par excellence, driven by immense pride and love for his motherland.

Shivaji

Excerpt from A History of the Maratha People, Vol. 1 In the ensuing pages it will be the writer's aim to tell the story of the country known as Maharashtra. It lies on the western shore of middle India and is in shape a triangle* Its base is the sea from Daman to Karwar. The perpendicular side is formed by a line running from Daman beyond Nagpur. The hypotenuse is formed by an irregular line from beyond Nagpur to Karwar, The area of this tract is over 100, 000 square miles and its population exceeds thirty millions. The race that inhabits it varies just as Frenchmen of different provinces vary. But it has distinct characteristics, which differentiate it from other Indian races. The people of Maharashtra as a rule lack the regular features of the Northern Indian. Their tempers, too, are usually less under control than those of the dwellers in the Gangetic plain. But their courage is at least as high as that of any other Indian nation, while their exquisitely keen sense of humour, the lofty intelligence of their educated classes, their blunt speech and frank bearing rarely fail to win the love and admiration of those Englishmen whose lot it is to serve among them the Indian Government. Maharashtra has three distinct divisions. Of these, the seaboard below the Sahyadri Mountains is known as the Konkan; the tract occupied by the Sahyadris is known as the Mawal; while the wide, rolling plains to the east are known as the Desh. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A History of the Maratha People, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Life of Shivaji Maharaj: Founder of the Maratha Empire At a time when the whole of the Indian Continent is entering upon a new phase of political life and bold schemes of social and political re-construction are being daily pressed for acceptance, no apology would seem to be necessary for the publication of a new life of Shivaji For among the glittering multitude of mighty kings whose names adorn the pages of Indian History, the name of Shivaji stands forth in bold relief as the author of a momentous national revival that changed the destinies of India. And this is a fact allowed by all historians, even though the editors of the "Rulers" of India Series have chosen to ignore him and denied him a place in their Series, while including many other Rulers who were more or less mediocrities, when compared with the great Shivaji. If ever in the pre-British period of Indian History, there was anything that might be compared with the great national movements of Western countries, it was the political movement which laid the foundations of the Maratha Swarajya. And that movement would have been utterly destitute of all its national glory and significance, were it not for the genius and originality of one master mind who presided over the whole event, built a nation out of chaos and breathed life and purpose into the dead clay and disjecta membra of Maharashtra society and institutions. Such a man was Shivaji. Of the empire which he built up, only a few fragments have escaped the ravages of time. The rest has crumbled down and gone the way that all great empires in the world have gone. But the spirit of it has remained behind. He has left no pyramids, no rock-cut temples, no architectural marvels to attest his greatness But the name of Shivaji still lives to kindle and inspire the growing manhood of Maharashtra. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Life of Shivaji Maharaj

Excerpt from The Last of the Peshwas: A Tale of the Third Maratha War The Exile's Dream Our ship, as swift as the lightning flash, Clove with her prow the waves that dash Tumultuously with thunderous roar At midnight on an Indian shore, And those whereunder buried lie Busiris' Memphian chivalry. Then o'er the midland wavelets blue To Calpe's cannoned steep we flew, And in a moment southward far St. Vincent left and Trafalgar. Ah! joy to feel the northern blast That on our brows the snowflake cast, Till loomed a land of hodden gray Half-hidden by the Atlantic spray, Behind whose misty canopy Was heard the peewit's eerie cry. What magic ship thus bore my soul Like flash of lightning to her goal Across the seas that lay between? A dream of days that once had been. And what that land of hodden gray? The bonnie hills of Galloway, On which my steps no more may stray, For ever and aye. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Last of the Peshwas

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Rise of the Maratha Power, and Other Essays

Marathas' Struggle for Empire

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A Memoir of the States of the Southern Maratha Country

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Extracts and Documents Relating to Maratha History. (Volume I)

The book Rise and Fall of Maratha Empire deals with the events related to the Maratha Empire from 1758 during the reign of Peshwa Balaji Bajirao, when it was at its zenith, till 1818 when it was declined and overpowered by the British Empire. The book deals with major events like the Battle of Panipat, Resurrection of Maratha in the North, the Anglo-Maratha war and many more. It describes the glorious rule of the Maratha Empire.

Rise and Fall of The Maratha Empire 1750-1818

The Book Deals With The Administra¬Tion And Economic Life Of The People In The Southern Maratha Country Which Was Generally Situated Between The Krishna And Tungabhadra Rivers, Mostly In North Karnataka During The Wlaratha Period. This Region Had An Admixture Of Vijayanagara, Adilshahi, Maratha And Indigenous Systems Of Administration. The Author Has For The First Time Made A Searching Analysis Of The Maratha Rule In This Region, Basing His Conclusions On A Study Of The Primary Documents Lying Scattered In Various Archives.This Book Explains The Administrative System Obtaining In This Area Under The Marathas, Focuses Our Attention On The Land Revenue System, Highlights The Commercial Activities, And Brings Into Relief The Monetary System In The Southern Maratha Country.A Special Feature Of The Book Is That It Gives Four Important Examples To Illustrate The Administrative And Land Systems Of The Land, Besides Giving Two Appendices To Chapter Ii Which Make The Subject Matter More Explicit.The Importance Of The Book Is Further Enhanced By Two Maps, One On The Southern Maratha Country Itself, And The Other On The Nargund-Ramdurg Principality Showing All The Intricacies Of The Situation Of This Double Princi¬Pality Which Occupied An Important Place In This Area.The Region Was Honey-Combed With Numerous Jagirs, Desgats, Samsthans And Saranjams Scattered In Different Places And Ruled Or Enjoyed By Princes, Desais, Nadgaudas And Saranjamdars Such As The Patwardhans, The Rastes, The Ghorpades, The Bhaves And The Like. It Is Thus A Highly Intricate Study Of A Strange Complex Of Different Territories Under Different Rulers Or Administrators Called By A Common Name Of Southern Maratha Country.Briefly, It Gives Us A Clear Picture Of The Complicated Power Structure, Complex Administrative System, Intri¬Guing Land System With Its Queer Land Terms And Minute Revenue Figures And Finally The Trading And Financial Acti¬Vities Of The People In The Southern Maratha Country Under The Marathas.

Glimpses of Maratha Socio-economic History

The Last of the Peshwas ...

Medieval Maratha Country

The present work on the Maratha historiography is essentially a resume of the contributions of eminent historians, both foreign and Indian, with special emphasis on the trends in historical writing from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. The study is in 3 parts - Foreign Historians of the Marathas - The Archival Movement: Collection of Source Material - Maratha Historiography in Modern Times: The Indian Approach.

Maratha Historiography

Anglo-Maratha Relations, 1785-96

Chhatrapati Shivaji

Biography of Madhava Rao Sindhia, Raja of Gwalior, d. 1794, chief of a Maratha confederacy.

The Great Maratha Mahadaji Scindia

The power of India reached its pre-British Raj height under the Maratha Empire or the Maratha Confederacy which was an Indian imperial power that existed from 1674 to 1818. At its peak, the empire covered much of India, encompassing a territory of over 2.8 million km2. The Marathas are credited for ending the Mughal rule in India. The Marathas were a yeoman warrior group from the western Deccan that rose to prominence during the rule of the Adil Shahi dynasty and Ahmadnagar Sultanate. The empire was founded by Shivaji Bhosle, who formally crowned himself Chhatrapati ("Emperor") with Raigad as his capital in 1674, and successfully fought against the Mughal Empire. The Maratha Empire waged war for 27 years with the Mughals from 1681 to 1707, which became the longest war in the history of India. Shivaji, pioneered "Shiva sutra" or Ganimi Kava (guerrilla tactics), which leveraged strategic factors like demographics, speed, surprise and focused attack to defeat his bigger and more powerful enemies. After the death of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, the empire expanded greatly under the rule of the Peshwas. The empire at its peak stretched from Tamil Nadu in the south, to Peshawar (modern-day Pakistan) on the Afghanistan border in the north, and Bengal and Andaman Islands in east. In 1761, the Maratha army lost the Third Battle of Panipat to Abdali’s Afghan Durrani Empire, which halted their imperial expansion. Ten years after Panipat, young Madhavrao Peshwa reinstated the Maratha authority over North India. In a bid to effectively manage the large empire, he gave semi-autonomy to the strongest of the knights, which created a confederacy of Maratha states. In 1775, the British East India Company intervened in a succession struggle in Pune, which became the First Anglo-Maratha War. Marathas remained the preeminent power in India until their defeat in the Second and Third Anglo-Maratha wars (1805–1818), which left the British East India Company in control of most of India.

The History Of The Mahrattas -

The History Of TamilNadu Kings (Cholas,Nayakas) and accomplishments during their rule,with the Brief history of The Great Maratha warrior Chatrapathi Shivaji,his son Dharmaveer Sambhaji, their spiritual guru Samartha Ramdas and their visit to Tamilnadu has been included . Thanjavur was ruled by Maratha kings for 180 years and they had a vast accomplishments in many fields and were scholars themselves.History of Thanjavur Marathas has been included. King Serfoji II who was a Bibliophile developed arts,culture and literature and one of the present world largest library, SARASWATI MAHAL is named after him. Brief historical detail on Indian Classical art form-Bharatanatyam has also been written. The founder of Maratha rule in Thanjavur (TamilNadu) was King Venkoji alias Ekoji, founded in 1676 A.D. Details of all kings who ruled after him and their works and accomplishments in the field of arts,literature,culture,dance,drama, science,medicines,Engineering,ship building etc which they did in those days (300 years back) with a brief detail on Maratha Royal family of Thanjavur, Sadar Mahal Palace has been included. Thanjavur Maratha Kings were the patron of arts, learning and many scholars and artists were flourished during their reign. Trip to Thanjavur,TamilNadu (India) is incomplete without visiting Remarkable places of Raja Raja Chola’s Brihadeshwara temple and Thanjavur Maharaja’s Serfoji Saraswati Mahal Library (TMSSML).Brihadeshwara Temple and Saraswati Mahal Library are the imperishable and living monuments of Raja Raja Cholan and King Serfoji II. “The Tanjore Country is celebrated all over the world for its charities.It is called Dharma Raj-and I consider this reputation,which reverts upon me through all countries from this appellation as the most honorable distinction of my rank”- Raja Serfoji.

Contributions of Thanjavur Maratha Kings

After the persecution by Aurangzed reached its hieght, a new power shook deccan with Hindavi Swaraj. Under leadership ok Chhatrapati Shivaji, Marathas gradually became an eminent force of deccan. As time passed, Mughals became weaker. And finally Delhi was captured by Marathas. But after second battle of Panipat and rise of western forces in Indian subcontinent, Marathas became weak and gradually eclipsed. This book is a detailed account of upsurge and downfall of Maratha Empire. It is written by Arin Kumar Shukla. His age is 15 years and he has written 9 books till now. He is from Bhopal, India.

Deccan Warriors

An Analysis Of Basic Facts Relating To The Agriculture Policy Of Government Under Shivaji And The Peshwa Period - 8 Chapters - Survey Of Agrarian System Under Shivaji - Land Survey And Assessment - Land Revenue Officials - Village Community - Promotion Of Agriculture - Agricultural Trade And Commerce - Conclusion - Bibliography. Without Dustjacket.

Agrarian System Under Marathas

Aspects of Agrarian and Urban History of the Marathas

A History of the Maratha People: From the death of Shivaji to the death of Shahu

First modern edition, in association with the Army Records Society.

The Maratha War Papers of Arthur Wellesley

New History of the Marathas

A History of the Maratha People: From the death of Shahu to the end of the Chitpavan epic

The Mussulman, the Maratha, and the European

History of the British occupation of India.

Peshwa Bajirao II and the Downfall of the Maratha Power

The Founding of Maratha Freedom

On the Maratha administration in the 18th century.

Maratha Confederacy

Rise of the Maratha Power

Marathas and the Marathas Country: The Marathas

New History of the Marathas: The expansion of the Maratha power, 1707-1772

Malwa Under the Marathas

Maratha-Rajput Relations from 1720 to 1795 A.D.

Administrative System of the Marathas

The Marathas played a very important role in the 17th and 18th century History of India. Their relations with the French brought ç–Žmazingãƒ» transformation in the diplomacy of the English East India Company. The Maratha State which gradually got transformed into a Confederacy is been underestimated for its contributions to the 17th and 18th century Indian History. This book encompasses on the relations of the Marathas with the French and all the other contemporary indigenous and foreign powers and traces the realities and under currents of politics, diplomacy and economy in the 17th and 18th century India. The History of the Marathas stands to be a major land mark in the making of the 18th century India, the study of the relations between the French and the Marathas is one important aspect of the History of the Marathas. The present work is an attempt to understand the dynamics and significance of these relations mainly in the political context.

Military System of the Marathas

Maratha Administration in the 18th Century

The Book Presents An Analytical Study Of The Characteristic Of The Maratha Women - Their Activities Concerned With The Problems Of State-Craft, Their Victories And Failures, The Handicaps And Limitations Under Which These Women Had To Rally The Available Resources In Men And Material In The Face Of Heavy Odds Of The Muslim And Moghul Interferences.

Role of Women in Maratha Politics, 1620-1752 A.D.

The Maratha Confederacy, a significant historical entity in 18th-century India, emerged as a powerful regional force through a network of warrior clans. Established in the 17th century, it eventually spanned large parts of the Indian subcontinent. The Marathas played a pivotal role in Indian history, challenging the Mughal Empire's decline and expanding their influence through a blend of military prowess and administrative acumen. Their confederacy represented a multifaceted socio-political structure, characterized by a decentralized governing system. Their strategic alliances and military campaigns significantly impacted India's political landscape. As we explore the Maratha Confederacy's historical importance, it is evident that their legacy endures in India's cultural and political tapestry to this day.