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The Marathas: Meritocracy Over Caste in Early Modern India

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Posted on July 25, 2025July 25, 2025
in Ancient India

In the long sweep of Indian history, one remarkable phase stands out as both politically dynamic and socially revolutionary — the rise of the Maratha Empire. Emerging in the 17th century and dominating large parts…

Hind Swaraj of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: A Vision of Inclusive and Indigenous Self-Rule

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 11, 2025
in Ancient India

The idea of Hind Swaraj, as conceptualized by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, holds deep historical, cultural, and civilizational significance. At a time when large parts of the Indian subcontinent were ruled by foreign powers—particularly the Mughal…