When Bajirao rode into Delhi, the tremors were felt across a subcontinent that had considered Mughal authority permanent. Chandni Sengupta and Dr. Mamta Tyagi trace the full arc of how that authority crumbled — and how the Marathas, rising from the Deccan after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's death, filled the vacuum with a presence that permanently altered the politics of North India.
Organised chronologically, the book moves from the origins of Maratha power through the turbulent decades of clashes with the Mughals, the consolidation of Scindia authority in Delhi, and the catastrophic reckoning at the Third Battle of Panipat. But military and political narrative is only part of what this volume undertakes. The authors give equal attention to the administrative reforms, architectural patronage, and shifts in economic and social organisation that accompanied Maratha rule — aspects that tend to be overshadowed by the drama of warfare.
For students and researchers of the period, and for anyone who wants to understand how Delhi became what it is, this is an essential account of a century that reshaped the subcontinent.
-:ABOUT THE BOOK:- Maratha Supremacy & Mughal Decline offers a sweeping and meticulously researched exploration of one of the most dynamic chapters in Indian history. Spanning more than a century of political shifts, military encounters, and cultural exchange, this volume presents a holistic account of the Maratha presence in Delhi and its enduring impact on the region. Organised chronologically, the book guides readers from the origins of Maratha power in the Deccan to their rise as a formidable force in North India. It traces the turbulent decades following Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's demise, the dramatic clashes with the Mughals, and the Marathas' bold ascendancy in Delhi's political arena. Key milestones including Bajirao's celebrated entry into Delhi, the consolidation of authority under the Scindias, and the seismic repercussions of the Third Battle of Panipat-are presented with clarity and nuance. Beyond politics and warfare, the authors illuminate the socio-economic and cultural transformations ushered in by Maratha rule. Detailed analyses of administrative reforms, architectural patronage, and evolving power structures reveal a legacy far richer than commonly acknowledged. An essential resource for scholars, students, and history enthusiasts alike, this collaborative work seeks to deepen the understanding of readers on the influence of the Marathas in shaping Delhi's past-and, by extension, India's historical trajectory.
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