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Why Oppn parties remain noncommittal on Jarange-Patil’s demand for Marathas’ inclusion in OBC quota'

August 31, 2025 6:37 pm

While Opposition parties have rallied behind Manoj Jarange-Patil to attack the Fadnavis Government, they don't endorse his call for Maratha reservation under the OBC quota.

Knowledge Nugget: How is 'Chhava' and Maratha empire important for UPSC Exam?

Knowledge Nugget: How is 'Chhaava' or Sambhaji Maharaj important for UPSC Exam?

March 09, 2025 4:34 pm

Recently, Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s historical drama 'Chhaava' hit theatres and has been a box office sensation since then. But how is the subject of the movie important for UPSC aspirants? Here's what you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about important battles fought by the Marathas.

Maratha indentured labourers in Mauritius (Edited by Angshuman Maity)

Carrying Chhatrapati Shivaji overseas: Maratha indentured labourers in Mauritius

November 23, 2024 12:42 pm

Rooted in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s vision of Maratha nationalism, indentured labourers carried their cultural legacy to Mauritius, where they carved out a special place for themselves. Today the island nation boasts of a bustling Marathi-speaking community.

How Chhatrapati Shivaji binds the diverse history of the Marathas

November 15, 2024 11:12 am

The Maratha Empire under Chhatrapati Shivaji may have ended in the early 1800s but in Maharashtra, the Marathas continue to have a resounding presence. In this four-part series, we will do a deep dive into the multi-faceted history of the Marathas and unravel some remarkable and unknown facets of the community’s evolution over the centuries.

Know Your City: How Maratha Queen Tarabai fought Mughals and resisted Peshwas' conquest of Gujarat

November 10, 2024 10:23 pm

Queen Tarabai was the wife of Rajaram I, the third Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire, and the daughter of Hambi Rao Mohite, the commander-in-chief of Shivaji's army.

Manoj Jarange-Patil vows to expose Devendra Fadnavis, BJP game plan against Marathas on October 20

October 16, 2024 10:59 pm

Although Jarange-Patil lashed out at the ruling Mahayuti faction, he refrained from attacking Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

From Shivaji to Shinde, how Marathas came to dominate Maharashtra politics

February 17, 2024 12:50 pm

The term ‘Maratha’as a category or caste is an amalgamation several different castes, most of whom occupied the lower strata of the caste hierarchy such as the Kunbi, Lohar, Sutar, Bhandari, Thakar and Dhangar. Adrija Roychowdhury finds out about the complex historical process through which the Marathas became a distinct caste.