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The Rise of 
Marathas
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The Rise of 
Marathas
WHO ARE THE MARATHAS?
The Marathas are a group of people native to the Deccan 
plateau, more specifically present-day Maharashtra. 
They are identified with the language they speak - Marathi 
4 which has had a rich and continuous literary history 
since the 12th century.
During the 13th century, most of Maharashtra was ruled by 
the Yadava dynasty with Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad) 
as its capital. 
In the early 14th century, the Yadava dynasty was 
overcome by the Khilji Sultanate from Delhi.
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The Rise of 
Marathas
WHO ARE THE MARATHAS?
The Marathas are a group of people native to the Deccan 
plateau, more specifically present-day Maharashtra. 
They are identified with the language they speak - Marathi 
4 which has had a rich and continuous literary history 
since the 12th century.
During the 13th century, most of Maharashtra was ruled by 
the Yadava dynasty with Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad) 
as its capital. 
In the early 14th century, the Yadava dynasty was 
overcome by the Khilji Sultanate from Delhi.
Bhakti Movement in Maharashtra
Between the 7th-17th centuries, saints composed devotional songs in local languages 
during the bhakti movement.
Saints of Maharashtra
Many saints like 
Dnyaneshwar, 
Namdev, Tukaram, and 
Ramdas gained 
popularity during this 
time.
Cultural Contributions
They translated 
important texts like the 
Upanihads and the 
Bhagavad G+t
 into 
Marathi.
Social Impact
Some focused on 
social organisation 
and political 
awareness, similar to 
the Sikh gurus.
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The Rise of 
Marathas
WHO ARE THE MARATHAS?
The Marathas are a group of people native to the Deccan 
plateau, more specifically present-day Maharashtra. 
They are identified with the language they speak - Marathi 
4 which has had a rich and continuous literary history 
since the 12th century.
During the 13th century, most of Maharashtra was ruled by 
the Yadava dynasty with Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad) 
as its capital. 
In the early 14th century, the Yadava dynasty was 
overcome by the Khilji Sultanate from Delhi.
Bhakti Movement in Maharashtra
Between the 7th-17th centuries, saints composed devotional songs in local languages 
during the bhakti movement.
Saints of Maharashtra
Many saints like 
Dnyaneshwar, 
Namdev, Tukaram, and 
Ramdas gained 
popularity during this 
time.
Cultural Contributions
They translated 
important texts like the 
Upanihads and the 
Bhagavad G+t
 into 
Marathi.
Social Impact
Some focused on 
social organisation 
and political 
awareness, similar to 
the Sikh gurus.
Foundation of Maratha Power 
and the Rise of Shivaji
Shivaji, born in 1630 to Shahji and Jijabai, was 
primarily raised by his mother, Jijabai, who 
instilled strong values and ensured his 
education.
At 16, Shivaji began military campaigns, swiftly 
capturing neglected forts to consolidate 
control over the Pune region.
J 
 g + r : A land grant given by a ruler for service, 
allowing the recipient to collect taxes.
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The Rise of 
Marathas
WHO ARE THE MARATHAS?
The Marathas are a group of people native to the Deccan 
plateau, more specifically present-day Maharashtra. 
They are identified with the language they speak - Marathi 
4 which has had a rich and continuous literary history 
since the 12th century.
During the 13th century, most of Maharashtra was ruled by 
the Yadava dynasty with Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad) 
as its capital. 
In the early 14th century, the Yadava dynasty was 
overcome by the Khilji Sultanate from Delhi.
Bhakti Movement in Maharashtra
Between the 7th-17th centuries, saints composed devotional songs in local languages 
during the bhakti movement.
Saints of Maharashtra
Many saints like 
Dnyaneshwar, 
Namdev, Tukaram, and 
Ramdas gained 
popularity during this 
time.
Cultural Contributions
They translated 
important texts like the 
Upanihads and the 
Bhagavad G+t
 into 
Marathi.
Social Impact
Some focused on 
social organisation 
and political 
awareness, similar to 
the Sikh gurus.
Foundation of Maratha Power 
and the Rise of Shivaji
Shivaji, born in 1630 to Shahji and Jijabai, was 
primarily raised by his mother, Jijabai, who 
instilled strong values and ensured his 
education.
At 16, Shivaji began military campaigns, swiftly 
capturing neglected forts to consolidate 
control over the Pune region.
J 
 g + r : A land grant given by a ruler for service, 
allowing the recipient to collect taxes.
Shivaji's Revolutionary Naval Strategy
Shivaji's kingdom expanded to India's west coast, and to 
secure access to coastal resources.
He established a navy - a truly revolutionary step at the time.
By comparison:
The Bijapur Sultanate maintained merchant ships but had no 
full-time naval force
Even the Mughal Empire's use of a navy was very limited
The Maratha Navy became legendary, challenging European 
dominance at sea and protecting India's western coastline.