IGNOU HISTORY NOTES : India History From 8th to Mid 15th Century - Rise of the Maharathas in the 17th Century

IGNOU HISTORY Study Notes for IAS, UPSC Exams

History India From 8th to Mid 15th Century

Rise of the Maharathas in the 17th Century

Structure

10.0 Objectives
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Sources and Geography
10.3 Rise of the Maratha Power: Theoretical Framework
10.4 Rise of the Maratha .Power: Polity
10.4.1 Shahji
10.4.2 Shivaji: Early Life
10.5 Mughal-Maratha Relations : An Analysis
10.5.1 First Phase; 1615-1664
10.5.2 Second Phase; 1664-1667
10.5.3 Third Phase; 1667-1680
10.5.4 Fourth Phase; 16W1707
10.6 The Marathas and the Siddis of Janjira
10.7 The Marathas, the English and the Portuguese
10.8 Administrative Stmctqre of the Marathas
10.8.1 Central Administration
10.8.2 Provincial Administration
10.8.3 Military Organisation
10.8.4 Navy
10.8.5 Judiciary
10.9 Let Us Sum Up
10.10 Key Words
10.1 1 Answers to Check Your Progress Exercises

10.0 OBJECTIVES

After reading this Unit you will know about the:

factors responsible for the rise of the Marathas,
political framework of the rise of the Maratha power,
Mughal-Maratha conflict,
Maratha's relations with European powers,
Shivaji's administrative structure, and how far it was influenced by the Deccani
set up, and
deterioration that gradually crept in under the Peshwas.

10.1 INTRODUCTION

With the rue of the Maratha power a new dimension was added in the Deccan
politics. This not only changed the complexion of the Deccani states but also
influenced the Mughal-Deccani relations. In the present Unit we will discuss the
factors that ultimately contributed to the rise of the Maiatha power. You will ~ead