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.