The Battle of Bhopal Introduction: The Battle of Bhopal was fought between the Maratha empire and the Mughal empire (together with allies) on 24th December, 1737 near Bhopal. The decisive victory of the Marathas in the Battle of Bhopal is a significant event in the history of India. War: Alarmed by the rising power of the Marathas, the Mughal Emperor summoned the Nizam to … [Read more...]
Achievements of Balaji Vishwanath
Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath was a great statesman and an able administrator. He restored peace and order in the Maratha Kingdom. He also improved the financial condition of the state. He helped Hussain Ali, one of the Sayyid brothers in the struggle for power. In return, the Mughal ruler of Delhi handed back all the territories to the Marathas that had once belonged to … [Read more...]
Reign of Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj
After the death of Aurangzeb, his son and the Mughal Emperor Azam released Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj in expectation that his return would create a division amongst the Maratha leaders. This calculation proved to be correct. Tarabai refused to give up his son's claims. But many Maratha chiefs supported the cause of Shahu. Amongst them Balaji Viswanath, a Chitapaban Brahmin, … [Read more...]
Complete Biography of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Shivaji and the rise of the Marathas Introduction: Chhatrapati Shivaji (also Shivaji Bhonsle, Shivaji Maharaj) was the founder of Maratha Empire. He belonged to the Bhonsle Maratha Clan. His father Shahaji Raje Bhonsle was at first in the service of Ahmadnagar and when the Kingdom was in the process of dissolution. Birth date of Shivaji Maharaj: There is difference in … [Read more...]
Biography of Madhav Rao Peshwa I
Madhav Rao Peshwa I Madhav Rao Peshwa I was the son of Nanasaheb Peshwa (Balaji Bajirao). He was born on 14th February, 1745 and became the 4th Peshwa of Maratha Empire. Accession In June 1761 Madhav Rao, the second son of Balaji Bajirao, succeeded as the Peshwa. As he was only 16 years of age, it was decided that Raghunath Rao, the eldest member of the Peshwa family, was … [Read more...]