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Timeline of Maratha History: Key Events from 1600 to 1818

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Mahesh Rathod|16 Jul 2026

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Timeline of Maratha History: Key Events from 1600 to 1818

A chronological overview of the major events in Maratha history, from the political background before Shivaji Maharaj to the empire's decline in the early nineteenth century.

Introduction

The history of the Maratha Empire spans more than two centuries, from its background in the fragmented Deccan to its rise as a subcontinental power and eventual decline. This timeline highlights the major milestones.

Early Background (1600–1630)

1600s: Deccan divided among Ahmadnagar, Bijapur, and Golconda Sultanates
1630: Birth of Shivaji Maharaj at Shivneri Fort
1636: Fall of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate to the Mughals

Rise of Swarajya (1645–1674)

1645: Capture of Torna Fort, marking the start of Swarajya
1659: Defeat of Afzal Khan at Pratapgad
1663: Shaista Khan attacked at Lal Mahal, Pune
1665: Treaty of Purandar with the Mughals
1666: Escape from Agra after imprisonment by Aurangzeb
1674: Coronation of Shivaji Maharaj as Chhatrapati at Raigad

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