{"id":1704,"date":"2025-03-12T17:58:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T12:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1704"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:31:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:01:10","slug":"important-rulers-of-maratha-empire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/important-rulers-of-maratha-empire\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Rulers Of The Maratha Empire: Chhatrapatis, Peshwas, And Their Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/important-rulers-of-maratha-empire\/#First_Chhatrapati_of_the_Maratha_Empire\" >First Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/important-rulers-of-maratha-empire\/#List_of_All_Chhatrapati_of_the_Maratha_Empire\" >List of All Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/important-rulers-of-maratha-empire\/#Maratha_Chhatrapati_vs_Peshwa\" >Maratha Chhatrapati vs Peshwa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/important-rulers-of-maratha-empire\/#List_of_Peshwas_of_Maratha_Empire\" >List of Peshwas of Maratha Empire:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/important-rulers-of-maratha-empire\/#The_Maratha_Peshwa_Family_Tree\" >The Maratha Peshwa Family Tree<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/important-rulers-of-maratha-empire\/#Important_Rulers_of_the_Maratha_Empire\" >Important Rulers of the Maratha Empire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/important-rulers-of-maratha-empire\/#Important_Rulers_of_Maratha_Empire_FAQs\" >Important Rulers of Maratha Empire FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Maratha Empire, one of the most significant powers in Indian history, rose to power in the 17th and 18th centuries. Founded by the legendary Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the empire became a dominant force in the subcontinent, challenging the Mughal Empire\u2019s hold over India. Here we will know about the important rulers of the Maratha Empire, their roles in the empire&#8217;s expansion and development, and the intricate relationship between the Chhatrapatis and Peshwas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Chhatrapati_of_the_Maratha_Empire\"><\/span><b>First Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foundation of the Maratha Empire can be traced back to <\/span><b>Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the first and most celebrated ruler of the empire. Born in 1630, Shivaji was a military genius and a brilliant tactician, who defied the might of the Mughal Empire and established a stronghold in the western regions of India. His crowning as the first Chhatrapati in 1674 at Raigad fort marked the beginning of the Maratha Empire. Shivaji\u2019s leadership, emphasis on justice, and innovative strategies in both warfare and administration laid the groundwork for the empire\u2019s future growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shivaji\u2019s rise was characterized by his relentless campaigns against the Mughals, his ability to win over the local populace, and his establishment of a centralized administration based on merit. Under his reign, the Marathas expanded their territories significantly, securing several coastal forts and establishing a naval presence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1705\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-1.jpg?resize=216%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-1.jpg?resize=216%2C300&amp;ssl=1 216w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-1.jpg?w=235&amp;ssl=1 235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_All_Chhatrapati_of_the_Maratha_Empire\"><\/span><b>List of All Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The title of Chhatrapati was passed down to Shivaji&#8217;s descendants, who continued to rule the Maratha Empire. Here is a <\/span><b>list of all Chhatrapatis of the Maratha Empire<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1674\u20131680): The founder of the Maratha Empire.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1681\u20131689): The eldest son of Shivaji, who succeeded him. He continued his father\u2019s efforts but was captured and executed by the Mughals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1689\u20131700): The younger son of Shivaji, Rajaram took refuge in the southern fortresses and led the Maratha resistance against the Mughal forces.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1707\u20131749): The grandson of Shivaji, Shahu was released from Mughal captivity and played a crucial role in stabilizing the empire. His reign witnessed the rise of the Peshwas as the de facto rulers of the empire.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chhatrapati Ramaraja Maharaj<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1749\u20131777): The son of Shahu, Ramaraja\u2019s reign was marked by growing influence of the Peshwa.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chhatrapati Shahu II Maharaj<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1777\u20131808): Shahu II&#8217;s rule marked a time of decline for the Maratha Empire, with power increasingly shifting to the Peshwas. During Shahu Maharaj&#8217;s reign, the Peshwas&#8217; role became more central as he acknowledged their administrative skills and delegated the day-to-day governance of the empire to them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chhatrapati Pratapsingh Maharaj<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1818\u20131839): After the British defeated the Marathas in the Third Anglo-Maratha War, the Maratha monarchy became largely symbolic.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chhatrapati Shahaji Maharaj<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1839\u20131848): The last recognized Chhatrapati, whose reign was under the British protectorate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chhatrapati Shahaji II<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1848\u20131879): The title was largely ceremonial, and the real power was held by the British during this period.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maratha_Chhatrapati_vs_Peshwa\"><\/span><b>Maratha Chhatrapati vs Peshwa<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The relationship between the <\/span><b>Chhatrapati and the Peshwa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was complex. Initially, the Chhatrapati held supreme authority, with the Peshwa being a subordinate official. However, with time, the Peshwas became more powerful and began exercising substantial control over the Maratha Empire. This led to a significant shift in the balance of power.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Peshwas played a central role in administration, military strategy, and governance, often overshadowing the Chhatrapatis in terms of actual political power. This shift was a key factor in the decline of the Maratha Empire in the 19th century.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Peshwas_of_Maratha_Empire\"><\/span><b>List of Peshwas of Maratha Empire:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following is a <\/span><b>list of Peshwas of the Maratha Empire<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who held significant influence in the empire\u2019s political and military affairs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Balaji Vishwanath<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the first Peshwa (1714\u20131720), solidified his position by gaining the confidence of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Baji Rao I<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1720\u20131740), the most renowned Peshwa, greatly expanded the Maratha Empire and significantly weakened Mughal control in northern India. His military campaigns helped spread Maratha influence across vast areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Balaji Baji Rao (Nana Saheb)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1740\u20131761), known for his involvement in the famous Third Battle of Panipat against the Afghan invader Ahmad Shah Durrani, marked the zenith of Maratha power. However, the defeat at Panipat dramatically altered the empire\u2019s trajectory.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Madhavrao I<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1761\u20131772) revived the fortunes of the Maratha Empire, focusing on internal administration and rebuilding the empire after the setback of Panipat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Baji Rao II<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1796\u20131808) was the last significant Peshwa before the British started exercising direct control over the Marathas. His eventual downfall marked the end of the Peshwa\u2019s power.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Maratha_Peshwa_Family_Tree\"><\/span><b>The Maratha Peshwa Family Tree<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Maratha Peshwa family tree<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> traces the lineage of the powerful Peshwa family, who held sway over the Maratha Empire for much of the 18th century. The Peshwas were initially from the Bhat family, with <\/span><b>Balaji Vishwanath<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> being the first to be appointed as Peshwa. His son, <\/span><b>Baji Rao I<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, further solidified the family&#8217;s control over the empire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Peshwa family tree includes notable figures such as <\/span><b>Baji Rao II<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who was defeated by the British and ultimately deposed, ending the Peshwa\u2019s rule.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" 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class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Rulers_of_the_Maratha_Empire\"><\/span><b>Important Rulers of the Maratha Empire<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a table summarizing the <\/span><b>Important Rulers of the Maratha Empire<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Ruler<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Title<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Reign Period<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key Contributions<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founder of the Maratha Empire<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1674\u20131680<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established the Maratha Empire, expanded territories, fought the Mughals, and laid the foundation of Maratha rule.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chhatrapati<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1681\u20131689<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continued Shivaji\u2019s efforts, fought against Mughals but was captured and executed by them.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chhatrapati<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1689\u20131700<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Led Maratha resistance from the southern forts after Shivaji\u2019s death.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chhatrapati<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1707\u20131749<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Played a crucial role in stabilizing the empire and gave rise to the Peshwas as de facto rulers.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chhatrapati Ramaraja Maharaj<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chhatrapati<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1749\u20131777<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His reign saw the increasing influence of the Peshwas over the empire.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chhatrapati Shahu II Maharaj<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chhatrapati<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1777\u20131808<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His reign marked the decline of the Maratha Empire with the Peshwas exercising greater power.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chhatrapati Pratapsingh Maharaj<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chhatrapati<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1818\u20131839<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Maratha monarchy became largely symbolic after the British defeated the Marathas.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chhatrapati Shahaji Maharaj<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chhatrapati<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1839\u20131848<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His reign was under British protectorate, and the monarchy had minimal power.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chhatrapati Shahaji II<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chhatrapati<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1848\u20131879<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last recognized Chhatrapati, but the real power was in the hands of the British.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This table provides a concise overview of the significant rulers of the Maratha Empire and their respective contributions to the empire&#8217;s history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span 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Enroll now!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Rulers_of_Maratha_Empire_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Important Rulers of Maratha Empire FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-1703 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1703.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1703.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1703.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1703.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1703.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1741701577\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1703\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-17030\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse17030\" aria-controls=\"collapse17030\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Who was the first Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse17030\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1703\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-17030\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The first Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire was <\/span><b>Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, who founded the empire and was crowned in 1674.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-17031\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse17031\" aria-controls=\"collapse17031\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who succeeded Shivaji Maharaj as the Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse17031\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1703\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-17031\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Shivaji\u2019s eldest son, succeeded him after his death in 1680.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-17032\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse17032\" aria-controls=\"collapse17032\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How did the Maratha Empire decline?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse17032\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1703\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-17032\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The decline of the Maratha Empire occurred due to several factors, including internal conflicts, British intervention, and the weakening of the Chhatrapati\u2019s power in favor of the Peshwas.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-17033\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse17033\" aria-controls=\"collapse17033\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What was the role of the Peshwas in the Maratha Empire?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse17033\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1703\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-17033\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Peshwas played a central role in administration, military strategy, and governance. Over time, their influence grew, especially under Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-17034\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse17034\" aria-controls=\"collapse17034\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How did the British influence the Maratha Empire?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse17034\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1703\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-17034\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The British defeated the Marathas in the Third Anglo-Maratha War and gradually took control, with the Maratha monarchy becoming largely symbolic under British protection.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the important rulers of the Maratha Empire, including Chhatrapatis and Peshwas, their reigns, contributions, and the power shift within the empire.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1704","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1704"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1704\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6454,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1704\/revisions\/6454"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}