Deccan Campaigns

The Deccan Campaigns were military efforts by the Maratha Empire in the 18th century to expand their territory across the Deccan region of India. Organized under leaders like Peshwa Bajirao I, these campaigns aimed to establish dominance over neighboring kingdoms and resist Mughal control. They involved strategic battles, alliances, and military innovations, helping the Marathas become a major power in India. The campaigns significantly reshaped the political landscape of southern and central India, contributing to the decline of Mughal influence and increasing Maratha sovereignty in the region.