South AsiaAsia

Maratha Confederacy

Also known as Maratha Empire

1674 – 1818 CE · about 144 years

The Maratha state was founded by Shivaji in western India and, under the Peshwas, expanded across much of the subcontinent at the expense of the Mughals. It was defeated by the British East India Company in 1818.

Key facts

Dates	1674 – 1818 CE
Region	South Asia
Continent	Asia
Capitals	Raigad, Satara, Pune
Founder	Shivaji
Religion(s)	Hinduism
Peak extent	≈ 2.5 million km² (c. 1760 CE) – source

Before & after

Preceded by

Mughal Empire Bijapur Sultanate

Followed by

British Raj

Sources

Wikipedia – Maratha Confederacy
Wikipedia – List of largest empires

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.