Category: HistoryPart of speech: nounDifficulty: IntermediateRecommended for ★ UPSC
मराठा साम्राज्य
/maratha samrajya/Roman
English meaning: Maratha Empire
Definition
A Hindu empire that dominated much of the Indian subcontinent in the 18th century, founded by Shivaji and expanded by the Peshwas. At its peak, it controlled a vast territory from Delhi to Mysore, and was the last major power to challenge British colonial expansion.
Example
“मराठा साम्राज्याने 18व्या शतकात भारताच्या बहुतेक भागावर राज्य केले.”
In English: “The Maratha Empire ruled over most of India in the 18th century.”
Literary Heritage
“जय जय रघुवीर समर्थ! मराठ्यांची कीर्ती अखिल जगात पसरली”
/jaya jaya raguvīra samartha! marāṭhyāṃcī kīrtī akhila jagāta pasaralī/
“Victory, victory, O Raghuvir Samartha! The fame of the Marathas spread throughout the world.”
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Language information
- Language
- मराठी
- Marathi
- Script
- Devanagari
- Family
- Indo-Aryan
- Speakers
- 95M