Prelims · 1 Ancient & Medieval India · 1.9.3 Marathas

1.9.3.1 Rise of the Marathas and Shivaji's conquests

Shivaji built an independent Maratha kingdom (swarajya) out of Bijapur and Mughal territory, using hill forts, fast cavalry and sharp diplomacy, and was crowned Chhatrapati in 1674.

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Key terms

  • Shivaji
  • Shahaji
  • Jijabai
  • Afzal Khan
  • Shaista Khan
  • Purandar
  • Agra
  • Raigad
  • coronation 1674
  • Srisailam

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