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The Rise of the Marathas

CBSE · Class 8 · Social Science

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Who are the Marathas?

  • Marathas are people native to the Deccan plateau, specifically present-day Maharashtra
  • They are identified by their language - Marathi, which has rich literary history since 12th century
  • Maharashtra was ruled by Yadava dynasty (capital: Devagiri/Daulatabad) in 13th century
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Foundation of Maratha Power and Rise of Shivaji

  • Shivaji born in 1630 to Shahji and Jijabai in Bhonsle clan
  • Grew up in Pune under Jijabai's care while Shahji served Deccan sultanates
  • Started military campaigns at age 16, capturing neglected forts
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The Marathas after Shivaji

  • Sambhaji became Chhatrapati after Shivaji's death
  • Aurangzeb invaded Deccan, conquered Bijapur and Golconda sultanates
  • Sambhaji captured, tortured, and executed by Aurangzeb
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Maratha Administration

  • Civilian Administration: Centralized system under Shivaji, abolished hereditary posts, salary-based officials, periodic transfers, pensions for soldiers' widows
  • Aṣhṭa pradhāna manḍala: Council of eight ministers to assist in administration
  • Taxation: Chauth (25%) and Sardeshmukhi (additional 10%) from non-directly ruled provinces

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The Marathas were people fromBorn in 1630 to ShahjiThe Marathas used guerrilla warfareShivaji created India's first organized navyShivaji established a centralized administration

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