The first Maratha leader to formally accept Lord Wellesley’s Subsidiary Alliance was Peshwa Bajirao II through the Treaty of Bassein in 1802. Driven by his defeat against the Holkars, Bajirao II sought British protection. This treaty effectively surrendered the Maratha ...
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The ‘Sarjami’ system was related to the Maratha land revenue and military grant system. It was essentially a variation of the Mughal Jagirdari system, where land revenue assignments were granted to Maratha Sardars in return for military service. This system ...
Samarth Ramdas was the Maratha saint who served as the spiritual guide and advisor to Shivaji. He preached the philosophy of action (Karma Yoga) and Maharashtra Dharma—a unifying socio-religious identity. He later advised Sambhaji to maintain unity and uphold the ...
The author of the profound literary work ‘Das Bodh’ is Samarth Ramdas. Written in Marathi, the text is a spiritual treatise that provides guidance on life, devotion and action. It served as a philosophical and moral compass for the Maratha ...
Dadaji Kondadev was Shivaji’s political guru and guardian. He was a skilled administrator who managed the Jagir (estate) of Shivaji’s father, Shahaji, in Pune. Kondadev trained Shivaji in land revenue, justice and administration, providing him with the essential skills for ...