Maratha Wars

The Maratha Wars were a series of conflicts between the Maratha Empire, a powerful Indian state, and the British East India Company from the late 18th to early 19th centuries. These wars aimed to assert Maratha independence and expand their territory, but British military strength and strategic alliances gradually weakened them. Key battles, such as those at Panipat, and treaties marked shifts in power. Ultimately, the British established dominance over India, incorporating Maratha lands into their colonial rule. The wars significantly shaped Indian history, marking the decline of Maratha power and the rise of British colonialism.