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The Chhatrapati and the Peshwa, Part 1- The Rise of Shahu Maharaj

What do the titles Chhatrapati and Peshwa mean? What was the relation between these two positions, and how did it develop during the rise of Shahu Maharaj?

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: A Founding Father of Modern India

Among the illustrious personalities in Indian history, why is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj hailed as a Founding Father of modern India? Read on to find out!

The Chhatrapati and the Peshwa, Part 2- Balaji Vishwanath secures the Swarajya

How did the Marathas officially secure Swarajya from the Mughals? Read on to know how Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath stabilized and secured Maratha Independence!

Extraordinary Women of the Maratha Empire: Women’s Day Special, Part 1

Indian history is filled with powerful and inspiring women. This International Women’s Day, we look at some extraordinary women of the Maratha Empire!

Extraordinary Women of the Maratha Empire- Women’s Day Special, Part 2

Continuing the theme of powerful Indian women, we look at some of the legendary women leaders of the Maratha Empire like Rani Laxmibai and Ahilyabai Holkar!

12 Greatest Empires in Indian History- 4. The Gupta EmpireOctober 2, 2021
Peshwa Bajirao Ballal, Part 2: Maratha Supremacy in IndiaApril 28, 2021
Peshwa Bajirao Ballal, Part 1: The Great Maratha ExpansionApril 17, 2021
Extraordinary Women of the Maratha Empire- Women’s Day Special, Part 2March 20, 2021
Extraordinary Women of the Maratha Empire: Women’s Day Special, Part 1March 8, 2021
Shahir Maharshi R. D. Dixit: An Ideal among ShahirsJanuary 16, 2021
12 Greatest Empires in Indian History- 3. The Satavahana EmpireOctober 17, 2020
The Chhatrapati and the Peshwa, Part 2- Balaji Vishwanath secures the SwarajyaAugust 15, 2020
The Chhatrapati and the Peshwa, Part 1- The Rise of Shahu MaharajAugust 8, 2020
12 Greatest Empires in Indian History- 2. The Kushan EmpireJuly 24, 2020
Why and How is Alexander ‘the Great’- Part 2July 13, 2020
Why and How is Alexander ‘the Great’- Part 1June 27, 2020

Dhiraj Devlekar on 12 Greatest Empires in Indian History- 3. The Satavahana EmpireJanuary 9, 2023
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Dhiraj Devlekar on 12 Greatest Empires in Indian History- 2. The Kushan EmpireJanuary 9, 2023
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Dhiraj Devlekar on 12 Greatest Empires in Indian History- 1. The Maurya EmpireJanuary 9, 2023
Your topics are always interesting and educational. Your article was very enlightening.
Dhananjay Joshi on 12 Greatest Empires in Indian History- 4. The Gupta EmpireOctober 12, 2021
Excellent blog on golden era of India!!
Aruna Kashinath Dixit on 12 Greatest Empires in Indian History- 4. The Gupta EmpireOctober 5, 2021
Very good information of Gupta empire .Gives us clear picture of all round progress in the fields of Arts, Mathematics,…