Question

Discuss the Maratha kingdom as an important centre of power in western region.

Answer 1

Instructions:The answer to this question can be broken down into three parts:

• Give the date of rise of prominence of the Marathas.
• Explain about the natural features of the territories ruled by Maratha.
• Explain about its rich literature and strong navy and army.

Solution: The Marathas were powerful rulers who rose to prominence in the 17th century CE. The Maratha kingdom was the important centre of power in western India. The Vindhya-Satpura mountain ranges and the Narmada-Tapti rivers served as natural barriers against the enemies. Moreover, the Marathas were unified by the rich Marathi language and literature. They also had a strong army and navy which helped them in becoming a strong political power in this region.