The Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803-1805) involved the British East India Company and Maratha Confederacy, leading to British dominance over India. Key battles occurred, and treaties surrendered significant territories to the British, ending Maratha independence.
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The First Anglo-Maratha War (1775-1782) involved conflict between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire, triggered by internal power struggles. It concluded with the Treaty of Salbai, marking a stalemate without significant territorial changes. British gained minor territories, while the Marathas retained dominance in India.
The Holkars were a powerful Maratha dynasty that ruled Indore and Malwa from 1731 to 1818. They were originally military commanders under the Peshwas but later established their own kingdom. The Holkars played a crucial role in Maratha expansion, Anglo-Maratha Wars, and the resistance against the British. Basic Information on the Holkars Founding of the […]
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Peshwas (1713–1818)
The Peshwas, initially serving under Maratha kings, evolved into real rulers, expanding the empire until their defeat in the Third Anglo-Maratha War in 1818, marking the end of their authority and the Maratha Empire’s decline.
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Sambhaji Maharaj (1681–1689)
Sambhaji Maharaj was the eldest son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the second ruler of the Maratha Empire. He is known for his bravery, resistance against the Mughals, and his martyrdom at the hands of Aurangzeb. Basic Information on Sambhaji Maharaj Early Life of Sambhaji Accession to the Throne (1681) Military Campaigns and Battles 1. […]
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Maratha Empire and one of the greatest warriors in Indian history. He challenged the Mughal and Bijapur Sultanates, introduced guerrilla warfare tactics, and established a strong naval and administrative system. Basic Information on Shivaji Maharaj Shivaji’s Early Life and Rise Military Campaigns and Battles 1. Battle of […]
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Treaty of Bassein
The Treaty of Bassein, signed on December 31, 1802, between the British East India Company and Peshwa Baji Rao II, marked a significant shift towards British dominance in India. It resulted in the Second Anglo-Maratha War and the decline of the Maratha Empire, establishing Baji Rao II as a puppet ruler under British influence.