Regional Kingdoms and Rise of Marathas (17th–18th Century)

Rise of Regional PowersThe decline of the Mughal Empire in the 17th century led to the emergence of regional powers across India.These regional kingdoms were characterized by strong local governance and resistance to…

Sikh EmpireSikh Empire was established in the early 19th century by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.The roots of the empire trace back to the Sikh Gurus, especially Guru Nanak (1469–1539), who founded Sikhism.Guru Gobind…

Maratha EmpireMaratha Empire emerged as a dominant power in India during the 17th and 18th centuries.Shivaji Maharaj (1627–1680) was the founder of the Maratha Empire.Shivaji established a well-organized and…