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    The document provides background information on the rise of the Maratha Empire in India. [1] The Marathas developed due to Aurangzeb's policies, the bhakti movement, and political conditions in the region. [2] It then focuses on Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire, his family background and key events in his life such as forts he captured. [3] It also summarizes the histories of later Maratha rulers like Sambhaji, Shahu, Baji Rao I, and the origins and roles of the Peshwas as the prime ministers and de facto rulers of the Maratha Empire.

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    The document provides background information on the rise of the Maratha Empire in India. [1] The Marathas developed due to Aurangzeb's policies, the bhakti movement, and political conditions in the region. [2] It then focuses on Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire, his family background and key events in his life such as forts he captured. [3] It also summarizes the histories of later Maratha rulers like Sambhaji, Shahu, Baji Rao I, and the origins and roles of the Peshwas as the prime ministers and de facto rulers of the Maratha Empire.

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    The document provides background information on the rise of the Maratha Empire in India. [1] The Marathas developed due to Aurangzeb's policies, the bhakti movement, and political conditions in the region. [2] It then focuses on Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire, his family background and key events in his life such as forts he captured. [3] It also summarizes the histories of later Maratha rulers like Sambhaji, Shahu, Baji Rao I, and the origins and roles of the Peshwas as the prime ministers and de facto rulers of the Maratha Empire.

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    The Maratha

    Reasons why Maratha Developed


    1. Policy of Aurangzeb
    2. Bhakti moment in Maharashtra region
    3. Political condition of that area
    4. Identity of Shivaji
    5. Conflict of Golconda and Bijapur
    Shivaji
    Family background
    father : Shahji son of Maloji
    mother Jija Bai daughter of Laghuji Jadhav
    born on 10 April 1627 in Shivneri
    Guardian : Dada ji Kondadev
    Guru:- Ram Das
    first major fort won by Shivaji : Toran
    Major Event of Shivaji’ life
    1. famous fort won by him in early age
    2. Battle of Pratapgad 10 Nov 1659
    3. conflict with Shaista khan
    4. 8th Jan 1664 Surat looted by Shivaji
    5. Treaty of Purandar 11th June 1665
    6. conflict with Aurangzeb
    7. Throne event of Shivaji
    8. Zinzi was last winning
    Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
    1680- 1689
    Father : Chhatrapati Shivaji
    mother :- Sai Bai
    When Shivaji died He was in Panhala jail.
    For some period Raja Ram got throne
    his capital was Raigad
    advisor : Kavi Kalash
    Attacked of Burhanpur
    Prince Akbar Supported by him
    Mysore ruler Chikkadevraja defeated by him
    1687 Battle of Wai Mughal vs Maratha
    focus of Protection of Soliders
    Raja ram 1689-1700
    1. Aurangzeb Attacked on Raigad
    2. Change Capital to Satara
    3. role of Santaji Ghorpade and Dhanaji Jadhav
    4. Conflict of throne Between Tarabai and Shauji
    Shahu ji 1707-1749
    1. In prison of Aurangzeb one of his
    good policy
    2. Senakarte a new post established
    3. Maratha Empire divide in two parts
    4. Treaty of Warna 1731
    Power in hand of Peshwa
    History of Peshwa
    1. Balaji Vishwanath :-1713-1720
    he was from Bhatt clan of Brahman also known as Chitpawan Brahman
    2nd founder of Maratha Empire
    got post of Senakarte Chief commander from Shahu ji
    Treaty of Delhi 1719 with Sayyid Husain Ali ( Sayyid brothers), this treaty sign by Rafi-
    ud-Darajat
    (with Husain Ali Khande Rao visited Delhi and Farrukhsiyar removed from post and
    RaFi-ud-Darajat appointed )
    Yesu Bai Savitri Bai etc who were arrested By Mughals now free from jail.
    Baji Rao 1st 1720-1740
    Hindu pad ‘Padshai” given by him
    1. Hyderabad Nizam Chin-Qilich khan (Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf jah) supported Sambhaji
    II of Kolhapur. So battle of Palkhed held on 28 Feb 1728.
    so finally Nizam defeated and Treaty of Mungi-Shivagaon Held on 6 march 1728
    Chhatrapati Shahu ji Recognized as sole Maratha ruler, Choth and Sardeshmukhi
    right given to Maratha.
    1737 Nizam-ul-Mulk + Muhammad Shah Vs Baji Rao
    finally treaty of Durai-Sarai held
    50 lakh given to maratha
    Area Between Narmada and Chambal given to Maratha
    2. 1738 Gujarat won by Baji Rao
    3. Battle of Amzehra 29 Nov 1728
    4. Bundelkhand supported by Baji Rao ( Mastani Bai )
    5. 29 March 1737 Baji Rao attacked on Delhi in period of Muhammad Shah
    6. He started Confederacy
    7. 1739 Salsett won from Portuguese
    9. Attack of Sindhis of Zanzira By Chimna ji brother of Baji Rao
    Balaji Baji Rao ( Nana Sahab)
    1. Conflict with Raghu ji
    2. Maratha and Rajput Conflict
    3. Treaty of Sangola with Raja Ram II
    4. Treaty of Bhalki with Nizam
    5. Conflict with Alivardi Khan
    6. Delhi Attacked by Raghunath Rao
    7. 3rd Battle of Panipat Maratha Army led by Sadashiv Rao Bhau

    Reason of Ahmad Shah Abdali attack (total 8 Attacked )


    it was 5th attacked
    1. to Punished Maratha Invited by Najib-ud- Dawla
    2 to Punished Gaji-ud-din who killed Alamgir II
    Spl. Known as Khan Baba
    Zamburat was his Camel Artillery
    Madhav Rao 1761-72
    1. he forced Nizam of Hyderabad and Hyder Ali to pay Choth
    2. Mughal Badhshah Shah Alam II accepted Maratha Shelter 1772
    3. Conflict with Raghunath Rao
    4. Died due to T.B
    Grant Duff said. “ early death of Peshwa was more Dangerous in
    comparison of Defeat in battle of Panipat”

    Narayan Rao 1772- 73


    he was killed of Raghunath Rao
    Madhav Narayan Rao ( Sawai Madhav Rao )
    in age of 6 month declared Peshwa

    Bara Bhai Council Established (12)


    Nana fadnawis was his advisor

    Raghunath Rao went Surat and Treaty of Surat with


    Bombay British Province
    1St Anglo- Maratha war 1775-82
    Treaty of Purandar 1776
    Treaty of Wadgaon1779
    Treaty of Salbai 1782 War End
    3rd Anglo Maratha war 1817- 18
    Peshwa was Bajirao II
    Elphinstone the British resident forced Baji Rao II to
    leave his post
    Treaty of Poona 13 June 1817
    2nd Anglo- Maratha War.1803-1805
    Treaty of Basin 31 Dec. 1802. British promised to help Peshwa Baji Rao II
    ( Jaswant Rao Holkar removed him from Post )
    Dev Gaon Treaty 17 Dec. 1803 with Boshle
    Surji- Arjangaon Treaty 30 Dec 1803 with Scindia Jaipur Jodhpur given to British

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