Maratha–Portuguese War (1683–1684) - Wikipedia
WEBThe Maratha–Portuguese War of 1683–1684 refers to the Mahratta invasion of the Portuguese-controlled portions of Goa and the Bombay area of Konkan. [3] The conflict between the Mahratta Confederacy and the Portuguese in Goa and Bombay , continued on various fronts in between 1683–1684.
Maratha Confederacy - Wikipedia
WEBThe Maratha Confederacy, [a] also referred to as the Maratha Empire, [10] [11] [12] was an early modern polity in the Indian subcontinent. It comprised the realms of the Peshwa and four major independent Maratha states [13] [14] often subordinate to the former.
Maratha (caste) - Wikipedia
WEBThe Maratha caste [note 1] is composed of 96 clans, originally formed in the earlier centuries from the amalgamation of families from the peasant , shepherd , blacksmith , pastoral , carpenter (Sutar), Bhandari, Thakar and Koli castes in Maharashtra.
How the devadasis of Goa fought casteism - Mid-Day
WEBAug 6, 2023 · A new book by researcher and member of the Gomantak Maratha Samaj that traces its roots to Bahujan women who served at temples and had Brahmin men as patrons, reflects on the earliest liberators...
MARDANGAD & PONDA KOTT, THE MARATHA FORTS OF PONDA - Incredible Goa
WEBJun 12, 2016 · The battle of Mardangad was the saddest day in the Portuguese history. At the same time, Mardangad Fort was badly destroyed due to the Portuguese Canon firings. Maratha legacies still live on in every young and old …
Maratha | History, Empire & Dynasty | Britannica
WEBSep 11, 2024 · The Maratha group of castes is a largely rural class of peasant cultivators, landowners, and soldiers.
Maratha–Portuguese War (1683–1684) - Wikiwand
WEBThe Maratha–Portuguese War of 1683–1684 refers to the Mahratta invasion of the Portuguese-controlled portions of Goa and the Bombay area of Konkan. The conflict...
Maratha empire | History, Definition, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBThe Marathas were a Marathi-speaking warrior group mostly from what is now the state of Maharashtra in India. They became politically active under the leadership of Shivaji, their first king, in opposition to the Islamic rulers of the time.
Mardangad, Maratha Fort in Ponda - Golden Goa
WEBApr 30, 2020 · On our recent visit to Mardangad Fort, Abhit Shirodkar from Aparant Asmita showed us the Fort Bastion, the killedar house rampart, the fort well which is in ruins, the flag bastion where the Maratha installed their Bhagwa Flag, underground escape tunnel, Virgall (Hero stone), Holy Pond etc.
16 Best Forts In Goa Every History-Lover Must Visit In 2024!
WEBNov 9, 2021 · Isn’t it interesting to unveil the other side of Goa that is rarely known by party-lovers staying here? Witness the story of this beautiful place by planning a visit to the above-mentioned forts in Goa showcasing a mixed culture and architecture of Portuguese and local Maratha rulers.
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