The Marathas (Mahratta, Marhatta or मराठा) are a royal Hindu Kshatriya (Warrior) caste from
Maharashtra, and are credited for re-establishing Hindu rule in India, by ending the Mughal rule.
The Maratha Empire was founded by 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhonsle' and at its peak,
the empire covered much of India, encompassing a
territory of over 2.8 million km²
The Royal 'Marathas' (Mahratta or Marhatta) are a
dominant warrior/
ruling class of India who rose to prominence under
the Great Warrior 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhonsle', the founder of The Maratha Empire.