When did Shivaji seize the fort of Torna to begin the Maratha Empire?
Shivaji seized the fort of Torna in 1645. This event marked the beginning of a resistance movement that eventually challenged two empires.
Questions about Maratha Empire
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who captured Sambhaji and when was he executed after his capture at Sangameshwar?
Ganoji and Mukarrab Khan captured Sambhaji on the 1st of February 1689 during a strategic meeting at Sangameshwar. Both Sambhaji and his advisor Kavi Kalash were executed on the 21st of March 1689 after being taken to Bahadurgad.
What percentage of modern India did the Maratha kingdom expand to under Bajirao I between 1720 and 1740?
Under the leadership of Bajirao I, the Maratha kingdom expanded tenfold from 3% to 30% of modern India between 1720 and 1740. This expansion included victories such as the Battle of Palkhed on the 28th of February 1728 near Nashik.
When did the Third Battle of Panipat occur and what was the outcome for the Maratha forces?
The Third Battle of Panipat occurred on the 14th of January 1761 where huge armies collided against Ahmad Shah Durrani. The Marathas lost the battle despite initial fierce assaults that killed over 10,000 Durrani soldiers including Haji Atai Khan.
Which treaty led to the cession of Haryana to British Company rule in 1803?
Daulat Rao Scindia ceded Haryana on the 30th of December 1803 under the Treaty Surji-Anjangaon leading to Company rule India. This event followed the siege of Gwalior fort held by Jat ruler Chhatar Singh in 1783.