List of people involved in the Maratha Empire

This is a listing of people who were involved in the formation and growth of Maratha Empire. The Maratha Empire or the Maratha Confederacy was an Indian power that existed from 1647 to 1818. At its peak, the empire covered a territory of over 2.8 million km². The Marathas are credited to a large extent for ending the Mughal rule in India.[1][2][3]

People
NameContribution / ActivityEra
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj The historical founder of the Maratha empire and the first Chatrapati. Shivaji's military forces expanded the Maratha sphere of influence, capturing and building forts, and forming a Maratha navy. Starting with comparatively very little he formed and expanded an empire despite being surrounded by other militarily outnumbering hostile forces. Royal Era
Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was the second ruler of the Maratha empire. He was the eldest son of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire and his first wife Maharani Saibai. He was successor of the realm after his father's death, and ruled it for nine years. Royal Era
Mahadaji Shinde Mahadaji Shinde was a key ruler from Gwalior instrumental in the Maratha Resurrection. He is credited to also defeating the British in the First Anglo-Maratha War. Confederacy era
Baji Rao I Baji Rao I was appointed Peshwa by Shahu. Bajirao is credited with expanding the Maratha Empire tenfold from 3% to 30% of the modern Indian landscape during 1720–1740. He fought over 41 major battles before his death in April 1740 and is reputed to have never lost one. Royal era
Tarabai Bhosale She took charge of the war against Aurangzeb's forces from 1700-1708 and is acclaimed for her role in keeping alive the resistance against Mughal occupation of Maratha territories after the death of her spouse Rajaram Bhosale till the death of Aurangzeb (1707). Royal era
Yashwantrao Holkar Yashwantrao Holkar, Maharaja of Indore. He is known for the Siege of Bharatpur (1805) where he defeated the outnumbered British Army. After his attempts to unite other Indian rulers against the British failed he entered a treaty with the British. He was the only king in India whom the British approached with an unconditional peace treaty as per the London policy of withdrawal.[4] Confederacy era
Chimaji Appa Maratha army chief of Shahu era. and brother to Baji Rao I Royal era
Damaji ThoratHe was appointed as chief by Chhatrapati Shahu in 1715. He received Supa and Patas as Jagir from Ramchandra Pant (Ramchandra Neelkanth BawadekarRoyal Era
DaryasarangHe was the Chief of the Navy during Shivaji Maharaj's period.Royal Era
Dattaji Rao ScindiaHe was a Maratha military general who was given the command of Punjab during the Afghan-Maratha Conflicts over the regions of North India in 1758-59Confederacy Era
Dhanaji JadhavA warrior of the Maratha Empire. Along with Santaji Ghorpade he made terrifying campaigns against Mughal ArmyRoyal Era
Firangoji NarsalaMaratha warrior and military leader in the army of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.Royal Era
Gangadhar RaoHe was the Maharaja of the dominion of Jhansi (in present-day Uttar Pradesh) in northern India, a vassal of Mahratta polityRoyal Era
Gomaji NaikNaik Pansambal was a warrior and military adviser in the army of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj , founder of the Maratha Empire in 17th century IndiaRoyal Era
Haider Ali KohariGeneral and secretary of .Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj He was one of the most trusted lieutenantsRoyal Era
Hambirao MohiteSardar Senapati (Commander-in-Chief, Duke) of the Maratha Empire and the brother of Soyarabai, Shivaji Maharaj's QueenRoyal Era
Siddi Ibrahim KhanChief of the Artillery in Shivaji Maharaj’s kingdomRoyal Era
JijabaiShivaji Maharaj's mother. She played important role in finding Maratha empire.Royal Era
John HessingHe served in the armies of the Maratha Empire in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.Confederacy Era
Kanhoji AngreThe first notable chief of the Maratha Navy in 18th century India. He fought against the British, Dutch and Portuguese naval interests on the coastsRoyal Era
Kanhoji JedheHe was a 17th-century Marathi warrior, and a trusted follower of Maharaja Shahaji, he helped Shivaji Maharaj in organising most of them under his banner.Royal Era
Kavi KalashPersonal advisor to Maratha king Sambhaji (reigned 1680-1689Royal Era
Khanderao II GaekwadWas the Maharaja of Baroda State from 1856 to 1870Confederacy era
Khando BallalHe was a diplomat in Maharashtra and also the Personal Assistant of Chhatrapati Sambhaji, Rajaram and Shahu. He is remembered for his splendid contribution in strengthening the Maratha Empire by way of loyalty, diplomacy and exceptional sacrificeRoyal Era
Lakhuji JadhavSultans of Daulatabad in the present day Maharashtra, father of JijabaiRoyal Era
Madhavrao IPeshwa to Chhatrapati Ramraja. During his tenure, the Maratha empire recovered from the losses they suffered during the Panipat warConfederacy Era
Yeshwantrao WableHe was the General and greatest warrior of maratha empire, worked with Sindhia familyConfederacy Era
Madhavrao IISawai Madhavrao Peshwa was Peshwa of the Maratha Empire in India, from his infancyConfederacy Era
Mai Nayak BhandariAn admiral in the navy of Shivaji Maharaj, and helped to lead the formation of the Maratha EmpireRoyal Era
Malhar Rao HolkarHe is particularly known for being the first Maratha Subhedar of Malwa in Central India. A noble of the Maratha EmpireConfederacy Era
Jivabadada BakshiHe is particularly known for being the Army Chief,He was Principal advisor of Mahadik Shinde . A noble of the Maratha EmpireConfederacy Era
Maynak BhandariHe was safeguarding the coastline of the emerging Maratha Empire, Maratha navy won the battle at Khanderi fort near AlibaugRoyal Era
Moropant Trimbak PingleTrusted aid of Shivaji Maharaj and was serving as first Peshwa in Shivaji Maharaj's Council of Eight (English-Ashtapradhan Mandal, Marathi-अष्टप्रधान मंडळ) after coronation.Royal Era
Mudhoji II BhonsleHis reign coincided with the Third Anglo-Maratha War between the Maratha Empire and the British East India CompanyConfederacy Era
Murarbaji DeshpandeMurarbaji Deshpande (17th century) was a general in the early Maratha Empire during the reign of Shivaji Maharaj. He is best remembered for his defense of the Purandar fortRoyal Era
Nana FadnavisAn influential minister and statesman of the Maratha Empire during the Peshwa administration in PuneConfederacy Era
Narayan RaoFifth Peshwa or ruler of the Maratha Empire from November 1772 until his murder in August 1773Confederacy Era
Netaji PalkarSarnaubat (Commander-in-Chief, Duke) of the Maratha Kingdom under Shivaji Maharaj.Royal Era
Pandoji KunjarHe was deployed him towards Karnatak to control the opposition and administration of the maratha empire by Bajirao IIConfederacy Era
Parshuram Pant PratinidhiPant Pratinidhi, was a Minister (Pradhan) and Count (Sardar) of the Maratha Empire. He served as Pratinidhi (Chief Delegate) during Chhatrapati RajaramRoyal Era
Prataprao GujarHe was the third royal Senapati of King Shivaji Maharaj's army, which was probably the most successful guerrilla force in 17th century India. He was given the pseudonym of Prataprao (the brave) by King Shivaji in acknowledgement of his bravery in the war against Mirza Jaisingh.Royal Era
Raghoji I BhonsleMaratha general who took control of the Nagpur Kingdom in east-central India during the reign of ShahuRoyal Era
Raghoji II BhonsleRaghuji II Bhonsale was the Maratha ruler of the Kingdom of Nagpur in Central India from 1788 to 1816Confederacy Era
Raghuji Bhonsle IIIHe was the Maratha ruler of the Principal State of Nagpur in Central India from 1818 to 1853.British Era
Raghuji Bohonsle IIIHe was the Maratha ruler of the Principal States of Nagpur in Central India from 1818 to 1853.British Era
RaghunathraoRaghoba was the Peshwa of the Maratha Empire from 1773 to 1774.Confederacy Era
Rajaram ChhatrapatiYounger son of the first Maratha Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, half-brother of the second Chhatrapati SambhajiRoyal Era
Rajaram II of SataraRajaram II Bhonsle was the 6th monarch of the Maratha Empire. He was an adopted son of Chhattrapati ShahuConfederacy era
Ram Shastri(Mukhya Nyayadhish) in the apex court of the Maratha Empire in the latter half of the 18th century, during the heyday of that empireConfederacy era
Ramchandra Pant AmatyaAdministrators, diplomats and military strategists of the Maratha EmpireRoyal Era
Rango Narayan OrpeAn officer on Fort Vishalgad in the regimes of Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji Maharaj in the 17th century in IndiaRoyal Era
Rani of JhansiThe queen of the Maratha-ruled Jhansi State, fought against British RajConfederacy era
Ratoji Bhoite PatilMaratha sardar (Maratha Knight) who served Bahamani Sultanates of DeccanRoyal Era
Santaji GhorpadeHe was one of the greatest warriors and the chief General of the Maratha Empire during Chhatrapati Rajaram’s regimeRoyal Era
Sadashivrao Bhau Maratha army Commander in Third Battle of Panipat. He was the son of Chimaji Appa brother of Baji Rao I. Diwan of peshwa for Balaji Baji Rao In 18 century. Confederacy Era
Sayajirao Gaekwad IIIHe was the Maharaja of Baroda State from 1875 to 1939, and is notably remembered for reforming much of his state during his rule. He belonged to the royal Gaekwad dynasty of the Marathas which ruled most of present-day GujaratConfederacy era
Siddhi HilalA brave Muslim chieftain in Shivaji Maharaj’s army. He accompanied Netaji PalkarRoyal Era
Shahaji RajeHe was father of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire.Royal Era
Shamsher Bahadur I (Krishna Rao)He was a Maratha ruler of the dominion of Banda in northern India. He was the son of Peshwa Bajirao I and MastaniConfederacy Era
Shivaji IIIHe was a Raja of Kolhapur of the Bhonsle dynasty. He ruled from 1838 to 1866Confederacy era
Tanaji MalusareHe was a Maratha military leader in the army of Shivaji Maharaj. Best known for war against Udaybhan, sardar of Mughals at SinhgadRoyal Era
Bhikaji MeherePeshwa and Land administrator Zamindar for state of Vidharbha Princely State in Central IndiaConfederacy Era
Vishwasrao PeshwaPeshwa and administrator of the Maratha Empire in the 18th centuryConfederacy Era
Yesaji KankHe was the first childhood friend of King Shivaji and also served as Sarnobat - Senapati of Maratha Army, he fights all Wars of Maratha as Senapati of Paidal, He served Maratha Empire along with King Shivaji and Sambhaji Maharaj also. He was involved in Shaistekhan attack, Afzal Khan war, Suratechi swari, Fonda war etc. and one major proud thing of Goalkonda fight with elephant in front of Shivaji Maharaj & Kutubshah. Yesaji Kank original from Rajghar, Dehen & Bhutonde PuneRoyal Era
Baji Prabhu Deshpande Baji Prabhu Deshpande (c. 1615-1660) was a commander of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha empire. In the Battle of Pavan Khind , Baji Prabhu, his brother Phulaji and the remaining Bandal Sena of about 300 men blocked the pass and fought against 10000 Bijapuri soldiers in the Ghodkhind Pass for more than 18 hours. Baji Prabhu, even though grievously injured, continued fighting, inspiring his men to fight on until Shivaji Maharaj's safe journey to Vishalgadh was signaled by the firing of three cannon volleys. Royal Era
Ibrahim Khan GardiChief of artillery during the fierce third battle of PanipatConfederacy Era
Hari PantHe was the General of Maratha army in Maratha-Mysore War from 1785-1787Confederacy Era

References
  1. Pearson, M. N. (February 1976). "Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Decline of the Mughal Empire". The Journal of Asian Studies. 35 (2): 221–235. doi:10.2307/2053980. JSTOR 2053980.
  2. Capper, John (6 August 2017). "Delhi, the Capital of India". Asian Educational Services – via Google Books.
  3. An Advanced History of Modern India By Sailendra Nath Sen p.Introduction-14. The author says: "The victory at Bhopal in 1738 established Maratha dominance at the Mughal court"
  4. The life and correspondence of Charles, Lord Metcalfe, Vol 1 p. 208.

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