The Maratha Empire, founded in the 17th century by Shivaji Maharaj in western India, rose as a strong force against the Mughals. It expanded across India but later declined due to weak unity, British wars, and lack of economic reforms.
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- Founded by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1627–1680)
- Capital at Raigad, idea of Hindawi Swarajya
- Sambhaji (1681–1689) executed by Aurangzeb
- Rajaram crowned at Jinji fort, 1690
- Shahu (1707–1749) expanded empire, social reforms
- Peshwa Baji Rao I defeated Mughals, Nizam
- Anglo-Maratha Wars (1775–1819) weakened empire
- Treaty of Salbai ended First Anglo-Maratha War
- Treaty of Bassein led to British supremacy
- Decline: lack of unity, weak economy, British divide-and-rule




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