Top Maratha Rulers Of India

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 22, 2023

Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1627-1680)

The Hindu Marathas, who had successfully repelled Muslim Mughal assaults into the region and fought each war valiantly.

Sambhaji (1681-1689)

He was a poet, a good politician, and a brilliant warrior. In 1681, Sambhaji was king and resumed his father's expansionist policies.

Rajaram (1689-1707)

Satara, Rajaram's capital, was besieged and eventually lost to the Mughals in 1700. Rajaram, who had fled to Jinji nine years before, died about the same time.

Shahu (1707-1749)

Bahadur Shah freed Sambhaji's son, Shahuji. He immediately claimed the Maratha crown and challenged his aunt Tarabai and her son.

Amatya Ramchandra Pant (1650-1716)

Ramchandra, Pant Amatya Bawdekar was a court administrator who started as a local record keeper and worked his way up. During Shivaji's rule, he was a notable Peshwa.

Peshwa Baji Rao (1720-1740)

Mr. Baji Rao He had an incredible talent for recognizing talent, and by putting capable people in positions of power regardless of social standing, he unintentionally launched a social revolution.

Peshwa Balaji (1740-1761)

Balaji Bajirao (Nanasaheb), Baji Rao's son, was appointed as a Peshwa by Shahu. Between 1741 and 1745, the Deccan was largely tranquil. In 1749, Shahuji died away.

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