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Maratha Empire from "summary" of The Anarchy by William Dalrymple
The Marathas were a martial people from the Deccan Plateau. They were able to establish an empire that spanned a vast territory in central and western India. The Maratha Empire was characterized by its decentralized nature, with different regions ruled by powerful chieftains known as sardars. These sardars were essentially warlords who had carved out their own fiefdoms through military conquest and skillful diplomacy. The Marathas were able to expand their empire through a combination of military prowess and political cunning. They were adept at forming alliances with other regional powers, such as the Mughals and the Nizam of Hyderabad, in order to further their own interests. At the same time, they were constantly engaged in warfare with rival powers, such as the British East India Company and the Mughal Empire....
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