Maratha empire: (1674 to 1818) -

Maratha Empire (1674 to 1818) - Overview The Maratha Empire was the most powerful empire in India in the 17th century, founded by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Sahu, the last Peshwa of the dynasty was Baji Rao II who was defeated by East India Company. Here is a detailed overview of the Empire. The Maratha Empire, also known as the Maratha Confederacy , dominated a large portion of India during the 17th and 18th century. Let's have a look at the history of the Marathas, including its rise, fall and administration. The Maratha Empire , [a][12][13][14] also referred to as the Maratha Confederacy, was an early modern polity in the Indian subcontinent. It comprised the realms of the Peshwa and four major independent Maratha states [15][16] under the nominal leadership of the former. Maratha Empire was an early modern Indian confederation which dominated most of the Indian subcontinent in the 18th century. Know its history, wars, rulers & more