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. BulletsIn Founded by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1627–1680) Capital at Raigad, idea of Hindawi Swarajya Sambhaji




