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.