how and when did the maratha kingdom come to an end
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The rise of the Marathas in the seventeen century is an important and fascinating event in the history of India.
Following were the important factors responsible for the phenomenal rise of the Marathas:
1. Inspirational influence of religious and social leaders:
Several prominent leaders in the religious and social fields of Maharashtra inspired the people to unite by preaching faith and Bhakti in one God and by condemning the caste system which had divided the society. The most famous of these reformers were: Tuka Ram, Ram Das, Vaman Pandit and Eknath. Guru Ram Das exercised a tremendous influence by underlying the philosophy of ‘Karma’ (action) in his famous book ‘Das Bodh.
2. Love for the motherland:
Swami Ram Das’s message to the Marathas was, “Mother and mother country are dearer than heaven itself. Gods and cows, Brahmans and the faith, these are to be protected. Therefore, God has raised you up; when faith is dead, death is better than life: why live when religion has vanished? Gather ye, therefore, the Marathas together; make the dharma live again! For otherwise our forefathers will laugh at us from heaven.”
3. Character of the Marathas:
Elphinstone has observed in this regard. “They (Marathas) are all active, laboriousy hardy and preserving. If they have none of the pride and dignity of the Rajput’s, they have none of their indolence or want of worldly wisdom too. And all these traits were due to the peculiar physical features of their country.” Shivaji made the best use of these characteristics of the Marathas.
Shivaji Maharaj
4. Ready-made and easily defensible rock forts:
The broken ranges of the hills provided natural forts and the people were inspired to regard these forts as their mother-the seats of their protection.
Decline of Marathas
The causes can broadly be divided under three categories-Economical, Military and Political.
Economically Marathas followed Chauth and Sardeshmukhi revenue collection systems. They were collected on the territories of other empires. This created an unsound economic system. This also added insecurity in revenue collection.At the military side, British army had artilleries, Navy but Marathas were not having this. They mostly depended on Guerilla. This didn’t favor several times. It also lacked capable and strong leader. Post Shivaji, the rulers were less strong. The death of Nana Fadnavis was also great blow for Marathas.Also there was mutual noncooperation among the Maratha families. Thus it was a divide house and British attacked it and took the best use of it as well. Marathas also didn’t leave any positive impact on the acquired territories. This further increased the number of enemies.____Hope it helps!Answer:
ln 1761 CE Marathas clashed with abdali in the third battle of panipat neither Sikhs nor the rajput kingdoms helped the marathas routed they never recovered fully from this defeat this laid the maratha kingdom come to an end