The Third Battle of Panipat (1761 AD) was fought between the forces of the Maratha Confederacy (under the nominal control of Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao) and the invading Afghan forces of Ahmad Shah Abdali. The Marathas suffered a crushing defeat, ...
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After the chaos following Sambhaji’s death, Balaji Vishwanath, the first of the great Peshwas, made the Maratha administration simple and effective. Appointed by Shahu in 1713, he stabilized the revenue system, gained the allegiance of Maratha Sardars and centralized power, ...
The Battle of Samugarh (May 1658) is considered the most decisive battle between Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb. Fought near Agra, Aurangzeb’s superior generalship and Dara’s tactical errors resulted in a crushing defeat for Dara. This victory gave Aurangzeb immediate control ...
Dashwant (or Daswanth) was a famous Hindu painter who flourished during the time of Emperor Akbar. Recognized for his extraordinary talent, he was among the leading artists who contributed to early Mughal masterpieces, including the massive illustration work on the ...
The function of the ‘Kanungo’ in Sher Shah’s administration was maintaining land records. The Kanungo was an hereditary revenue official at the Pargana level. His job was to keep all the records concerning the land, including the revenue rates, actual ...