Shivaji was most profoundly influenced by his mother, Jijabai. A highly devout and principled woman, Jijabai instilled in him the ideals of righteous governance, Hindu self-rule (Swaraj) and justice. She was his first guardian and political mentor, providing the moral ...
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Shivaji appeared at Aurangzeb’s court in Agra in 1666 AD. This visit was a consequence of the Treaty of Purandar (1665), where he was compelled to accept Mughal service. Shivaji’s subsequent confinement and spectacular escape cemented his status as a ...
Balaji Vishwanath is called the Second Founder of the Maratha State because he revived Maratha power after years of Mughal pressure and internal disorder. As the first effective Peshwa, he stabilized administration, negotiated important treaties with the Mughals, secured Chauth ...
Mewar was the only major state in Rajputana that consistently refused to accept the sovereignty of Akbar. Its ruler, Rana Pratap Singh, fought relentlessly to maintain his independence, most famously at the Battle of Haldighati (1576). Mewar finally accepted Mughal ...
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 ...