The Maratha Empire (1674–1818) — Interactive Timeline
From Shivaji’s guerrilla kingdom to a confederacy that dominated 18th-century India.
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TL;DR: From Shivaji’s guerrilla kingdom to a confederacy that dominated 18th-century India.
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The Maratha Empire (1674–1818) (Class 7–12): From Shivaji’s guerrilla kingdom to a confederacy that dominated 18th-century India. This interactive timeline covers 7 key events from 1674 – 1818.
Why it matters: Shivaji, the Peshwas and the Anglo-Maratha wars are important for medieval and modern Indian history.
The Maratha Empire (1674–1818) — Timeline of Key Events
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1674 | Shivaji crowned. Shivaji Maharaj was crowned Chhatrapati at Raigad, founding a Maratha kingdom built on hill-forts, a strong navy and guerrilla warfare against the Mughals. |
| 1680 | Death of Shivaji. After Shivaji’s death, the Marathas continued resisting Aurangzeb’s long, draining campaigns in the Deccan. |
| 1713 | Rise of the Peshwas. Balaji Vishwanath became Peshwa (prime minister); under the Peshwas, real power shifted from the Chhatrapati to these able administrators. |
| 1737 | Maratha power at its peak. Under Peshwa Baji Rao I, the Marathas expanded across central and northern India, raiding up to the gates of Delhi. |
| 1761 | Third Battle of Panipat. The Marathas suffered a devastating defeat against Ahmad Shah Abdali, halting their northward expansion — though they soon recovered as a confederacy. |
| 1775–1818 | Anglo-Maratha Wars. Three wars were fought against the British East India Company. The Marathas were the last major Indian power to resist British expansion. |
| 1818 | End of the empire. The Third Anglo-Maratha War ended in defeat; the Peshwa was pensioned off and most Maratha territory came under British control. |
Quick Recap — Dates to Remember
- 1674: Shivaji crowned
- 1680: Death of Shivaji
- 1713: Rise of the Peshwas
- 1737: Maratha power at its peak
- 1761: Third Battle of Panipat
- 1775–1818: Anglo-Maratha Wars
- 1818: End of the empire
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