HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Vaman Pandit
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Samartha Ramdas
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Eknath
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Tukaram
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Maratha saint who exercised a profound influence on the minds of his countrymen and inspired them with ideals of social reform and national regeneration was Samarth Ramdas.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Marathas became prominent in the 17th century under the leadership of Shivaji, who revolted against the Adil Shahi dynasty, and the Mughals to carve out a kingdom with Raigad as his capital. His father, Shahaji, had earlier conquered Thanjavur which Shivaji’s half-brother, Venkoji Rao (alias Ekoji) inherited.
Detailed explanation-3: -Rise of the Marathas: This rise is primarily due to Shivaji and the circumstances that shaped his character and that of his followers. Shivaji welded the Marathas into a superb mobile fighting force. The Marathas fought for the defence of their religion and territory against Mughal rulers.