The Role of Chhatrapatis in the Peshwa Administration A Study 1713 AD to 1818 AD

Abstract

India is the culturally diverse country. This fact reflects in every state, village as well as every person of this country. One of the important aspects of this culture is the history of India. From white snow of the Himalaya to blue water of the Indian Ocean and from extreme hot desert of Rajasthan to the thick rainforests of the North-Eastern states the Indian history is always interesting. Indian history is very broad, glorious and vast among all the countries. The Indian history is known since Before Common Era. There is a lot of contribution of the political affairs in the Indian history. newlineVarious political dynasties, civil wars, foreign invasions, foundation of various powers etc. have contributed a lot in the gloriousness of the Indian history. The Maurya, the Satvahanas, the Nandas, the Shungas, the Kanvas, the Vardhanas, the Guptas, the Palas, the Cholas, the Pandyas, the Rashtrakutas etc. were main Indian dynasties and the Kushanas, the Shakas, the Pahalavas etc. were the foreign dynasties who enriched the Indian history. When we think about the religious impact in the ancient history, the dynasties were the followers of the Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Some rulers from foreign dynasties were influenced by the Indian philosophy and rich knowledge and not only patronized the Indian religions but followed these religions also. Kushan emperor Kanishka followed the Bauddha religion. Like Kanishka, Minander aka Milind also became the follower Bauddha religion. There was a lot of attraction of Indian religion like Hindu, Bauddha and Jain religion to the foreigners which can be observed today also. newline3 newlineMany invasions took place during the medieval period. Some rulers established their power in India. As per religious history the Muslim religion was dominant than other religions. newlineThe Islam religion entered into India along with the invasion of Muhammad Bin Kasim. Many invasions took place after that also but no one established the Muslim rule in India. Mohammad of Ghor also known as Mohammad Ghori defeated Pri