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प्रश्न
Create a pictorial chart to show the families that contributed to the expansion of the Maratha power. Exhibit it in your school.
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उत्तर
| Family / Dynasty | Regional Base (Seat) | Key Prominent Rulers | Major Contributions to Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peshwas (Bhat Family) | Pune (Maharashtra) | Balaji Vishwanath, Baji Rao I, Balaji Baji Rao | Served as prime ministers who consolidated power; led lightning-fast cavalry campaigns into North India and transformed the state into a massive confederacy. |
| Scindias (Shinde) | Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | Ranoji Scindia, Mahadji Shinde | Dominated North Indian politics; westernised and modernised their infantry to hold immense influence over Delhi and the Mughal emperor. |
| Holkars | Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | Malhar Rao Holkar, Ahilyabai Holkar | Secured and governed the strategic Malwa region; Ahilyabai Holkar is legendary for her outstanding administrative and cultural excellence. |
| Gaekwads | Baroda / Vadodara (Gujarat) | Pilaji Gaekwad, Damaji Rao | Expanded and firmly established Maratha supremacy over Gujarat, turning Baroda into a wealthy and culturally vibrant commercial center. |
| Bhonsles | Nagpur (Maharashtra / Central India) | Raghuji Bhonsle I | Spearheaded eastern campaigns, launching raids and capturing territories as far east as Odisha and Bengal. |
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