Subhas Chandra Bose gave the inspiring slogan ‘Delhi Chalo’ (March to Delhi) in July 1943 after taking command of the Indian National Army (INA) in Singapore. The slogan was a call to arms for his soldiers to march toward the ...
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The transformation into an all-India confederacy was driven by the Peshwas’ strategic decision to decentralize political and military authority. Starting with Bajirao I, the state encouraged talented generals to carve out spheres of influence in North and Central India. This ...
The rise of the great Maratha houses was a direct result of the military autonomy granted to them by the Peshwas. These chiefs were given the freedom to lead their own expeditions and retain a portion of the conquered territories. ...
Tarabai , the wife of Rajaram, is considered the bravest woman of the Maratha Empire. After the death of her husband, she placed her young son, Shivaji II, on the throne and valiantly led the Maratha resistance against the massive ...
Bajirao II, the son of Raghunath Rao, was the Peshwa during both the Second and Third Anglo-Maratha Wars. His weak leadership, personal insecurities and constant intrigue against his own sardars led him to sign the Treaty of Bassein (1802) with ...