The 'Phad' represented the administrative backbone of the Maratha state. As the empire grew, the need for a centralized bureaucracy led to the development of this secretariat in Pune. It was responsible for auditing the accounts of the various districts (Mahals) and military commanders. The efficienRead more
The ‘Phad’ represented the administrative backbone of the Maratha state. As the empire grew, the need for a centralized bureaucracy led to the development of this secretariat in Pune. It was responsible for auditing the accounts of the various districts (Mahals) and military commanders. The efficiency of the Phad allowed the Peshwas to manage a complex system of Chauth and Sardeshmukhi collection across vast distances. Detailed registers (Daftars) were kept for every village, recording taxes, grants and judicial decisions. This institutionalized record-keeping survived well into the British era, forming the basis for later revenue settlements in Western India.
The Third Anglo-Maratha War concluded through a series of treaties that broke the power of the remaining Maratha sardars. While the Peshwa surrendered at Pune, the Holkars were the last major military threat until their defeat at Mahidpur. The Treaty of Mandsaur reduced the once-powerful Holkar statRead more
The Third Anglo-Maratha War concluded through a series of treaties that broke the power of the remaining Maratha sardars. While the Peshwa surrendered at Pune, the Holkars were the last major military threat until their defeat at Mahidpur. The Treaty of Mandsaur reduced the once-powerful Holkar state to a subsidiary princely state. Combined with the Treaties of Gwalior (Scindia) and Nagpur (Bhonsle), it ensured total British paramountcy over Central and Western India. These treaties collectively dismantled the Maratha Confederacy and established the East India Company as the undisputed master of the Indian subcontinent.
The era of the Peshwas, which began with Balaji Vishwanath in 1713, ended with the surrender of Bajirao II in 1818. Following the Battle of Khadki and subsequent defeats, Bajirao II surrendered to Sir John Malcolm. The British Governor-General, Lord Hastings, decided to annex the Peshwa's dominionsRead more
The era of the Peshwas, which began with Balaji Vishwanath in 1713, ended with the surrender of Bajirao II in 1818. Following the Battle of Khadki and subsequent defeats, Bajirao II surrendered to Sir John Malcolm. The British Governor-General, Lord Hastings, decided to annex the Peshwa’s dominions to the Bombay Presidency to prevent any future Maratha resurgence. Bajirao II spent the rest of his life as a British pensioner in Bithoor. His adopted son, Nana Saheb, would later become a prominent leader in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, seeking to reclaim the lost Maratha legacy.
Bajirao II is often remembered as the most inept of the Peshwas. His reign was marked by the lack of the strategic vision and courage shown by his predecessors. By signing the Treaty of Bassein to regain his throne from the Holkars, he accepted a British subsidiary alliance. This act alienated the gRead more
Bajirao II is often remembered as the most inept of the Peshwas. His reign was marked by the lack of the strategic vision and courage shown by his predecessors. By signing the Treaty of Bassein to regain his throne from the Holkars, he accepted a British subsidiary alliance. This act alienated the great Maratha houses of Scindia and Bhonsle, sparking the Second Anglo-Maratha War. Later, his desperate attempt to break free from British shackles led to the Third Anglo-Maratha War. His total defeat in 1818 resulted in the final dissolution of the Peshwaship and the Maratha Empire.
The First Anglo-Maratha War broke out as the British East India Company attempted to interfere in the internal succession disputes of the Pune court. While the infant Madhavrao Narayan was the nominal Peshwa, the actual defense was coordinated by the Barbhai Council. The Marathas utilized superior sRead more
The First Anglo-Maratha War broke out as the British East India Company attempted to interfere in the internal succession disputes of the Pune court. While the infant Madhavrao Narayan was the nominal Peshwa, the actual defense was coordinated by the Barbhai Council. The Marathas utilized superior scorched-earth tactics and trapped the British at Wadgaon. The war ended with the Treaty of Salbai, which recognized Madhavrao Narayan as the rightful Peshwa and forced the British to abandon Raghunath Rao. This victory preserved Maratha sovereignty and delayed British expansion into Western India for two decades.
What was the Maratha secretariat called? (A) Mughatai (B) Phad (C) Swaraj (D) None of the above
The 'Phad' represented the administrative backbone of the Maratha state. As the empire grew, the need for a centralized bureaucracy led to the development of this secretariat in Pune. It was responsible for auditing the accounts of the various districts (Mahals) and military commanders. The efficienRead more
The ‘Phad’ represented the administrative backbone of the Maratha state. As the empire grew, the need for a centralized bureaucracy led to the development of this secretariat in Pune. It was responsible for auditing the accounts of the various districts (Mahals) and military commanders. The efficiency of the Phad allowed the Peshwas to manage a complex system of Chauth and Sardeshmukhi collection across vast distances. Detailed registers (Daftars) were kept for every village, recording taxes, grants and judicial decisions. This institutionalized record-keeping survived well into the British era, forming the basis for later revenue settlements in Western India.
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The Third Anglo-Maratha War concluded through a series of treaties that broke the power of the remaining Maratha sardars. While the Peshwa surrendered at Pune, the Holkars were the last major military threat until their defeat at Mahidpur. The Treaty of Mandsaur reduced the once-powerful Holkar statRead more
The Third Anglo-Maratha War concluded through a series of treaties that broke the power of the remaining Maratha sardars. While the Peshwa surrendered at Pune, the Holkars were the last major military threat until their defeat at Mahidpur. The Treaty of Mandsaur reduced the once-powerful Holkar state to a subsidiary princely state. Combined with the Treaties of Gwalior (Scindia) and Nagpur (Bhonsle), it ensured total British paramountcy over Central and Western India. These treaties collectively dismantled the Maratha Confederacy and established the East India Company as the undisputed master of the Indian subcontinent.
See lessWho was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire? (A) Madhavrao Narayan (B) Bajirao II (C) Madhavrao (D) Narayan Rao
The era of the Peshwas, which began with Balaji Vishwanath in 1713, ended with the surrender of Bajirao II in 1818. Following the Battle of Khadki and subsequent defeats, Bajirao II surrendered to Sir John Malcolm. The British Governor-General, Lord Hastings, decided to annex the Peshwa's dominionsRead more
The era of the Peshwas, which began with Balaji Vishwanath in 1713, ended with the surrender of Bajirao II in 1818. Following the Battle of Khadki and subsequent defeats, Bajirao II surrendered to Sir John Malcolm. The British Governor-General, Lord Hastings, decided to annex the Peshwa’s dominions to the Bombay Presidency to prevent any future Maratha resurgence. Bajirao II spent the rest of his life as a British pensioner in Bithoor. His adopted son, Nana Saheb, would later become a prominent leader in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, seeking to reclaim the lost Maratha legacy.
See lessWho was the Maratha Peshwa during the Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803-06) and the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-18)?
Bajirao II is often remembered as the most inept of the Peshwas. His reign was marked by the lack of the strategic vision and courage shown by his predecessors. By signing the Treaty of Bassein to regain his throne from the Holkars, he accepted a British subsidiary alliance. This act alienated the gRead more
Bajirao II is often remembered as the most inept of the Peshwas. His reign was marked by the lack of the strategic vision and courage shown by his predecessors. By signing the Treaty of Bassein to regain his throne from the Holkars, he accepted a British subsidiary alliance. This act alienated the great Maratha houses of Scindia and Bhonsle, sparking the Second Anglo-Maratha War. Later, his desperate attempt to break free from British shackles led to the Third Anglo-Maratha War. His total defeat in 1818 resulted in the final dissolution of the Peshwaship and the Maratha Empire.
See lessDuring whose reign did the First Anglo-Maratha War (1775-82) take place?
The First Anglo-Maratha War broke out as the British East India Company attempted to interfere in the internal succession disputes of the Pune court. While the infant Madhavrao Narayan was the nominal Peshwa, the actual defense was coordinated by the Barbhai Council. The Marathas utilized superior sRead more
The First Anglo-Maratha War broke out as the British East India Company attempted to interfere in the internal succession disputes of the Pune court. While the infant Madhavrao Narayan was the nominal Peshwa, the actual defense was coordinated by the Barbhai Council. The Marathas utilized superior scorched-earth tactics and trapped the British at Wadgaon. The war ended with the Treaty of Salbai, which recognized Madhavrao Narayan as the rightful Peshwa and forced the British to abandon Raghunath Rao. This victory preserved Maratha sovereignty and delayed British expansion into Western India for two decades.
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