Anglo-Maratha Wars

Anglo-Maratha Wars The first, second, and third Anglo-Maratha wars were fought between the army of the British East India Company, which after 1757 was de facto ruler of Bengal and of other provinces in North East India, and the MARATHA EMPIRE, or confederacy, in the south of India. The Moghul Empire was already effectively under … Read more

The Rajput Period

Rajputas Rajput is a caste from the Indian subcontinent. The term Rajput covers various patrilineal clans historically associated with warriorhood: several clans claim Rajput status, although not all claims are universally accepted.  The term “Rajput” acquired its present meaning only in the 16th century, although it is also anachronistically used to describe the earlier lineages … Read more

British conquest of Punjab

The British Conquest of Punjab: A Legacy of Violence and Transformation The British conquest of Punjab, a region in present-day Pakistan and India, was a pivotal event in the history of both the subcontinent and the British Empire. This complex and multifaceted process, spanning several decades, involved a combination of military prowess, political maneuvering, and … Read more