In this article we will discuss about the disintegration and fall of Mughul empire. Disintegration (1707-1740 A.D.) of the Mughul Empire: The death of Aurangzeb in 1707 A.D. marked the end of the glory of the Mughul empire. Of course, the process of disintegration of the Empire began during the reign of Aurangzeb, yet, the conditions were not so deplorable [...]
In this article we will discuss about the causes of Maratha war of independence (1689-1707 A.D.). After the death of Shambhuji, the Marathas declared Raja Ram as their Chhatrapati (king). Raja Ram was hardly twenty years of age at that time. On the advice of Yesu Bai, widow of Shambhuji, he fled to Visalgarh while Raigarh was defended by Yesu [...]
In this article we will discuss about the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji. Life and Achievements of Chhatrapati Shivaji: Shivaji was the son of Shahji Bhonsle by his first wife Jija Bai. He was born in the fort of Shivner, near the city of Junnar, north of Poona, on 20 April 1627. Shahji Bhonsle had been one among those nobles who [...]