Maratha polity
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concept
Maratha polity refers to the decentralized, confederate political system of the Maratha Empire, characterized by a powerful but often contested central authority (the Chhatrapati and Peshwa) and semi-autonomous regional chiefs (sardars) who exercised significant military, fiscal, and administrative control.
Observed surface forms (4)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Maratha-ruled state | 2 |
| Maratha expansion | 1 |
| Maratha political institution | 1 |
| Maratha state | 1 |
Instances (6)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Hindavi Swarajya as a formal kingdom | — |
| Holkar State of Indore | Maratha-ruled state |
| Nagpur kingdom | Maratha state |
| Peshwa dynasty of the Maratha Empire | Maratha political institution |
| Maratha control of Bundelkhand | Maratha expansion |
| Nagpur State | Maratha-ruled state |