Dabhade feudatories

The Dabhade feudatories were a prominent Maratha family in 18th-century India, serving as local rulers and military leaders under the Maratha Empire. They held significant territories and wielded considerable power, often acting semi-autonomously within the empire’s framework. Their role involved managing regional administration, collecting taxes, and maintaining military forces. The Dabhade family’s influence was notable until conflicts with the central Maratha authorities led to their decline. Overall, they exemplify the regional power structures that coexisted with and supported the broader Maratha expansion in India during that period.