Describe the condition of Marathas in the 18th century.

1.	Describe the condition of Marathas in the 18th century.
Answer» The 18th century Marathas: 1.Shivaji founded the Maratha empire in Maharashtra. 2. In the first half of the 18th century, the Peshwas became more powerful than Cnhatrapati Shivaji. 3. Peshwa Baji Rao gave extension to the Maratha power in other provinces as Malwa, Gujarat, Bundelkhand etc. 4. During the period of Balaji Baji Rao the Marathas extended their empire over most parts of India. 5. By 1752 the Mughal rulers and wazirs (Mantri) too were under the control of the Marathas. 6. In the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761 the Marathas got a setback but they still continued their dominance. 7. The British fought three battles against the Marathas and brought them under their (the British) control.

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The 18th century Marathas:

1.Shivaji founded the Maratha empire in Maharashtra.

2. In the first half of the 18th century, the Peshwas became more powerful than Cnhatrapati Shivaji.

3. Peshwa Baji Rao gave extension to the Maratha power in other provinces as Malwa, Gujarat, Bundelkhand etc.

4. During the period of Balaji Baji Rao the Marathas extended their empire over most parts of India.

5. By 1752 the Mughal rulers and wazirs (Mantri) too were under the control of the Marathas.

6. In the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761 the Marathas got a setback but they still continued their dominance.

7. The British fought three battles against the Marathas and brought them under their (the British) control.

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