Maratha Empire

• Maratha Empire played a major role in weakening the Mughal empire and displacing the Mughal empire by the 18th century.
• Maratha general venkoji who is the half brother of Shivaji established Maratha rule in Thanjavur by using Bijapur forces.
• Their rule in Tamilnadu continue from 1674 to 1832, that is until the death of Serfoji-II.

Founder of the Maratha empire

• The founder of Maratha empire was Sivaji (1627-1680).
• Sivaji was the son of Shahji Bhonsle and Jijabai (first wife).
• He born was in Shivner near Junnar.
• Shivaji was influenced by Ramdas and Tukaram religiously.
• Shivaji regarded Ramdas as his spiritual guru.

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Maratha empire family tree

• Shivaji
  • Shaji Bhonsle (Father)
  • Jijabai
• Sambhaji(elder son) and Rajaram (younger son)
  • Shivaji (Father)
• Tarabai (First wife) and Raja Bai (Second wife)
  • Rajaram(Husband)
• Shahu (Shivaji-II)
  • Sambhaji(Father)
• Sambhaji-II
  • Raja Bai (Mother) and Rajaram (Father)
• Rama Raja
  • Shahu (Father)
• Shahu-II (Adopted Son)
  • Rama Raja (Father)
• Pratap Singh
  • Shahu-II (Father)
• Shaji-II (Shaji Appa Saheb)
  • Pratap Singh (Younger Brother)

Maratha empire kings

• Shivaji
• Sambhaji
• Rajaram
• Tara Bai (Rajaram wife)
• Shahu(Sambhaji son)
• Balaji Viswanath as Peshwa
• Raja Bai (Second wife of Rajaram) and her son Sambhaji-II
• Rama Raja
• Shahu-II (Adopted son of Rama Raja)
• Pratap Singh
• Shaji Appa Saheb, Shaji-II

Peshwas

• Balaji Viswanath (1713-1720)
• Baji Rao-I (1720-1740)
• Balaji Baji Rao (1740-1761)

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maratha empire history

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maratha empire vs mughal empire