Sadashivrao Bhau was the commander-in-chief of the Maratha forces at the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761. He attempted to modernize the Maratha army by incorporating a powerful artillery wing and disciplined infantry. However, the move away from traditional guerrilla ...
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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 ...
The famous scholar from Kashi who performed Shivaji’s coronation was Shri Vishweshwar Ji Gangabhatt. Gangabhatt was a highly respected Sanskrit scholar and Brahmin. His participation was crucial as it certified Shivaji’s status as a high-caste Kshatriya, providing the necessary religious ...
‘Pietra Dura’ is an Italian term for the technique in Mughal architecture meaning inlay work with semi-precious stones and jewels on marble. Tiny, precisely cut pieces of stones like lapis lazuli and agate are inlaid into carved depressions in the ...
Under the centralized administrative system of Akbar, the Mir Bakhshi was the head of the military department. His responsibilities included recruiting, maintaining the Mansabdari system and managing the court intelligence network. Crucially, the Mir Bakhshi was responsible for presenting candidates ...