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1. @guardian 15 Oct 22, p 21 @tweeter_anita @EmpirePodUK, a cold-eyed, #critical #historian would've provided the #lowdown, and six of her best, to those boorish, blingy, visiting #Punjabis about the #Sikhempire or #ZulfikarBhutto. 
2. #Kashmiris and #Ladakhis, unlike mawkish #Punjabis, don't quite share that lachrymose view of #Punjabi #history or #DuleepSingh. #Lamaist #Buddhists and #Muslims chafed under #Sikhrulers. Expelled former; forbade latter #fasting/#Fridayprayers.
3. #India was in a tailspin under #Sikhs, #Marathas, #Mughals etc. and #Britishrule consolidated the peninsula unseen since the #Mauryas. #Newsflash right-on Radcliffe ranters either side: #EmpressVictoria sired #MotherIndia and #Iqbal's sarey jahān bulbuls.
The fear of the #Marathas grips Aurangzeb and he falls down and hurts his leg in the lavatory and remains lame for rest of his life continuing the legacy of his ancestor Taimurlang
~Muntakhabulubab of Khafi Khan, vol 2, page 476
@JaipurDialogues @Sanjay_Dixit @ShefVaidya
~Muntakhabulubab of Khafi Khan, vol 2, page 476
@JaipurDialogues @Sanjay_Dixit @ShefVaidya
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शब-ए तार दर लष्कर बर खास्त ओ घोलघोला-ए अजीम होश रोबा. दरान अरसे पर वोसअत पेचीद पादशाह आलम सितान की दर जा-ए जरुर तशरीफ दाश्तंद. बगोमान ऑंकी हंगामाए रस्तेखीज अज़ नाघान, रेख्तन ग़नीम बर उर्दू बर पा शुदा हमीनकी बर खास्तंद दर आलम इज़तिराब पाए खीदेव जमान ब-लग़झीद
शब-ए तार दर लष्कर बर खास्त ओ घोलघोला-ए अजीम होश रोबा. दरान अरसे पर वोसअत पेचीद पादशाह आलम सितान की दर जा-ए जरुर तशरीफ दाश्तंद. बगोमान ऑंकी हंगामाए रस्तेखीज अज़ नाघान, रेख्तन ग़नीम बर उर्दू बर पा शुदा हमीनकी बर खास्तंद दर आलम इज़तिराब पाए खीदेव जमान ब-लग़झीद
व चुनान जर्ब-ए सअब ब-पाए मुबारक रसीद की इलाज पझीर नकरदीद व ब-गहने लंगी की मिरास साहेबकिरान अस्त मंज़ूर करदीद.
There were 2 deities at the centre of Chhatrapati Shivaji’s religious & spiritual consciousness. One was Lord Shiva, whom he invoked in his battle cry of ‘Har Har Mahadev.’ The other was Goddess #Bhavani. One of the avatars of #Durga, Bhavani was Shivaji’s patron goddess. A🧵
Her temple at Tuljapur - where she also takes the name ‘Tulja Bhavani’ or simply ‘Tulja - was for him the holiest of holies. Before every battle & before every campaign, small or big, Shivaji prayed to his Mother Goddess. His contemporary chronicler Parmanand wrote that just...
before he went in for his dramatic, life-or-death encounter with Bijapur general Afzal Khan, Shivaji ‘sent up a prayer in his mind to Bhavani.’ The killing of Afzal Khan marked a big turning point in Shivaji’s life, & in honour of the goddess who he was convinced was blessing...
1. His own father was tortured by Aurangazeb for days and later killed. He was imprisoned along with his mother and other relatives.
Once Aurangazeb ordered to change Shahu religion from hindu to Islam.
Once Aurangazeb ordered to change Shahu religion from hindu to Islam.
His mother resisted and sent a message to other Maratha sardhars. High level prominent 20 chiefs with family converted to Islam after negotiations with Mughals.
Their condition was to Shahu should be hindu only.
Their condition was to Shahu should be hindu only.
3. When Aurangazeb died in Deccan without achieving his dream oof conquering Marathas, Aurangazeb sons felt Maratahs ould e prominent now. So one son released Sahu in hope that he would fight with Maharani Tarabhai.
Only sahu was released at that time.
Only sahu was released at that time.
#DidYouKnow that the Nassak #Diamond, one of the 20 greatest diamonds in the world, is named after the city of Nashik in Maharashtra? Emerging from the famed Golconda mines, it adorned the crown of Lord Shiva in the Trimbakeshwar #Temple near Nashik. 1/4
#jewellery #minerals
#jewellery #minerals
As with most of the world’s most valuable #gems, the Nassak too has a dramatic story. It was originally with the #Mughals, who acquired it during their conquest of Golconda in the 17th century. Then they surrendered it as war booty to the #Marathas. 2/4
The Nassak was probably donated to the Trimbakeshwar temple by the Peshwas. In 1817, it was removed by Peshwa Bajirao II, who kept it in his personal treasure. Bajirao II surrendered it to the #British, who seized it when they defeated the Marathas a year later. 3/4
#Hindu #Funerary Monuments - Chhatri
Chhatri is a memorial chapel built over a #tomb found throughout the region of #Rajasthan, #MadhyaPradesh and #Maharashtra. These memorials commemorate the death of rulers, their consorts, relatives and the elite. 1/🧵
Chhatri is a memorial chapel built over a #tomb found throughout the region of #Rajasthan, #MadhyaPradesh and #Maharashtra. These memorials commemorate the death of rulers, their consorts, relatives and the elite. 1/🧵
If Samadhis were funerary monuments of saints in #Hindus, Chhatris were #Rajput's choice of the memorial. They made sure that the memory of the chivalry of their ancestors passed on to the next generations. Though, all Chhatris did not necessarily contain the mortal remains. 2/
Chhatri i.e. umbrella, first appeared as a canopy above the tomb in #Islamic #architecture. #Hindu kings transformed the tomb into Chhatri. By the 16th C, Rajput courts had started building Chhatris. It was a place where a noble was cremated, memorialized and later worshipped. 3/
People talk of the #thirdbattleofpanipat but not the terrific revenge that #Marathas took under leadership of #VisajiKrushnaBiniwale between 1770-72.
October 1770, he thoroughly defeated Najib Khan Rohilla. He was the main opponent of the third Battle of Panipat (1761).
October 1770, he thoroughly defeated Najib Khan Rohilla. He was the main opponent of the third Battle of Panipat (1761).
In the February of 1772, he along with Mahadji Shinde defeated Zabita Khan, thereby overpowering the Rohilkhand at Shukratal.
This can be considered as absolute revenge of the #thirdbattleofpanipat as he broke the tomb of Najib Khan.
This can be considered as absolute revenge of the #thirdbattleofpanipat as he broke the tomb of Najib Khan.
Following which Visaji Krushna, took away the artillery and wealth of the Rohillas. Not only this he even recovered an additional tribute of Rs.40 lakhs from them.
Today #bahujans
If you have a little reasoning #power,then some #Questions are given to those sly
#Ask #Brahmins Q1) If Chhatrapati #Shivaji Maharaj was the protector of #Hindu religion, then your
Why didn't the father-grandfather crown him? @Profdilipmandal @ProfVilas [Thread]
If you have a little reasoning #power,then some #Questions are given to those sly
#Ask #Brahmins Q1) If Chhatrapati #Shivaji Maharaj was the protector of #Hindu religion, then your
Why didn't the father-grandfather crown him? @Profdilipmandal @ProfVilas [Thread]
Q2] Chhatrapati #ShivajiMaharaj you #Brahmins
Should have #danced on his shoulder as he was #fighting against the #Mughals
Were! Why were your ancestors #angry with him? [Thread]
Should have #danced on his shoulder as he was #fighting against the #Mughals
Were! Why were your ancestors #angry with him? [Thread]
Q3] If indeed #Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Guru was Ramdas, then he
Why did #Guru #Ramdas Wrote a #foolish king [Shivaji Maharaj] in his Book Bodh Granth? @Profdilipmandal @ProfVilas @artinchow @BharadwajSpeaks [Thread]
Why did #Guru #Ramdas Wrote a #foolish king [Shivaji Maharaj] in his Book Bodh Granth? @Profdilipmandal @ProfVilas @artinchow @BharadwajSpeaks [Thread]
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#Thread on Maharani Tarabai's reign, during which Marathas emerged victorious from the 27-Year-War against Mughals.
This is the 4th part of the thread series on the 27 Year War.
#Hindutva #Mughals #Marathas #History
#Thread on Maharani Tarabai's reign, during which Marathas emerged victorious from the 27-Year-War against Mughals.
This is the 4th part of the thread series on the 27 Year War.
#Hindutva #Mughals #Marathas #History
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Chhatrapati Rajaram had passed away in early 1700 at Sinhagad. His queen, Maharani Tarabai's regency followed.
Shortly before, Vasantgad, a fort ~40 kms from Satara had fallen to Mughals. Satara fort was besieged.
Chhatrapati Rajaram had passed away in early 1700 at Sinhagad. His queen, Maharani Tarabai's regency followed.
Shortly before, Vasantgad, a fort ~40 kms from Satara had fallen to Mughals. Satara fort was besieged.
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1700: During the siege of Satara, mine explosions claimed many Mughal lives. But the fort fell to a Mughal assault in April.
Sajjangad, the Samadhi-place of Sant Ramdas, was the next fort to fall in June. Panhala fort was besieged later.
1700: During the siege of Satara, mine explosions claimed many Mughal lives. But the fort fell to a Mughal assault in April.
Sajjangad, the Samadhi-place of Sant Ramdas, was the next fort to fall in June. Panhala fort was besieged later.
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#Thread on Chhatrapati Rajaram, during whose reign the Mughal War Machine was pushed to its limits, but began to break-down in Deccan!
This thread forms the 3rd part of the thread-series on 27 Year War which saved Hinduism.
#Hindutva #Marathas #Mughals #History
#Thread on Chhatrapati Rajaram, during whose reign the Mughal War Machine was pushed to its limits, but began to break-down in Deccan!
This thread forms the 3rd part of the thread-series on 27 Year War which saved Hinduism.
#Hindutva #Marathas #Mughals #History
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1670, Feb 24: Rajaram born to Shivaji Maharaj as younger son.
1689: Towards end of Sambhaji's reign, Mughals capture forts in Nashik region by treachery. 9 Feb, Rajaram was coronated Chhatrapati at Raigad.
1670, Feb 24: Rajaram born to Shivaji Maharaj as younger son.
1689: Towards end of Sambhaji's reign, Mughals capture forts in Nashik region by treachery. 9 Feb, Rajaram was coronated Chhatrapati at Raigad.
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25 Mar- Mughals besiege Raigad, which had Ch Rajaram & Maratha royals. Chhatrapati Sambhaji's widowed queen imparts sage advice to encourage the demoralised Marathas:-
'Marathas should attack Mughal territories as usual & show Aurangzeb that setbacks mean nothing for us.' 🔥
25 Mar- Mughals besiege Raigad, which had Ch Rajaram & Maratha royals. Chhatrapati Sambhaji's widowed queen imparts sage advice to encourage the demoralised Marathas:-
'Marathas should attack Mughal territories as usual & show Aurangzeb that setbacks mean nothing for us.' 🔥
Great Hindu Warriors
#Thread , RT please🙏
#Mauryandynasty
A true example of power, strength and effective administration, it was the largest empire to have ever existed in India
Chandragupta Maurya and his grandson Ashoka were probably the most powerful kings of their time.
#Thread , RT please🙏
#Mauryandynasty
A true example of power, strength and effective administration, it was the largest empire to have ever existed in India
Chandragupta Maurya and his grandson Ashoka were probably the most powerful kings of their time.
as Chandragupta had successfully defeated the most powerful of the successor states of Alexander.
#GautamiputraSatakarni
After the demise of the Mauryan empire, many new tribes from Northwestern India had settled in India. This included the Shakas (Western Kshatrapas),
#GautamiputraSatakarni
After the demise of the Mauryan empire, many new tribes from Northwestern India had settled in India. This included the Shakas (Western Kshatrapas),
the Pahlavas (Indo-Parthians), and the Yavanas (Indo-Greeks). Their advance was finally stopped by a warrior of the Satavahana dynasty. Known as the ‘Dakshinapatha-Pati’ or the Lord of Southern India, Gautamiputra Satakarni defeated the Shakas, Pahlavas, and Yavanas several times
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#Thread on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj who thwarted Aurangzeb's efforts to annex the Marathas.
This thread forms the 2nd part of our series on the 27-Year-War epic saga, which proved to be death sentence for the Mughal Empire.
#Mughals #Marathas #Hindutva #History
#Thread on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj who thwarted Aurangzeb's efforts to annex the Marathas.
This thread forms the 2nd part of our series on the 27-Year-War epic saga, which proved to be death sentence for the Mughal Empire.
#Mughals #Marathas #Hindutva #History
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Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was coronated Chhatrapati on 20 July 1680.
At the time of his accession, the nascent Maratha state was surrounded by Mughals, Adilshah, English, Siddis, and the Portuguese.
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was coronated Chhatrapati on 20 July 1680.
At the time of his accession, the nascent Maratha state was surrounded by Mughals, Adilshah, English, Siddis, and the Portuguese.
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Close to end of Shivaji’s reign, he had made it a policy to hurt the Mughal economy by targeting its economic centres. Sambhaji Maharaj continued his policy more aggressively.
Burhanpur was attacked in 1680-81. Maulav!s there lamented on being unable to do Friday-namaz
Close to end of Shivaji’s reign, he had made it a policy to hurt the Mughal economy by targeting its economic centres. Sambhaji Maharaj continued his policy more aggressively.
Burhanpur was attacked in 1680-81. Maulav!s there lamented on being unable to do Friday-namaz
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#Thread on Durgadas Rathore, the Marwar loyalist who became a catalyst for the end of Aurangzeb.
This thread forms the 1st part of our series on the 27-Year-War epic saga, which proved to be death sentence for the Mughal Empire.
#Mughals #Marathas #Rajput #Hindutva #History
#Thread on Durgadas Rathore, the Marwar loyalist who became a catalyst for the end of Aurangzeb.
This thread forms the 1st part of our series on the 27-Year-War epic saga, which proved to be death sentence for the Mughal Empire.
#Mughals #Marathas #Rajput #Hindutva #History
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1678, Dec 10: The story of Durgadas Rathore begins with the death of Maharaj Jaswant Singh of Marwar.
Aurangzeb wished to annex Marwar on this opportunity; however Durgadas Rathore wanted the infant son of Jaswant Singh, Ajit Singh to be the successor.
1678, Dec 10: The story of Durgadas Rathore begins with the death of Maharaj Jaswant Singh of Marwar.
Aurangzeb wished to annex Marwar on this opportunity; however Durgadas Rathore wanted the infant son of Jaswant Singh, Ajit Singh to be the successor.
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Aurangzeb agreed to make him successor only if he was raised in Mughal harem, & converts to Islam.
On this occasion arose the unsung hero, Durgadas Rathore, who was quick to grasp Aurangzeb's long-term plot. He asked Aurangzeb to let Ajit Singh be presented to Mughal court...
Aurangzeb agreed to make him successor only if he was raised in Mughal harem, & converts to Islam.
On this occasion arose the unsung hero, Durgadas Rathore, who was quick to grasp Aurangzeb's long-term plot. He asked Aurangzeb to let Ajit Singh be presented to Mughal court...
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#Thread on the Campaign of the Marathas against Portuguese.
This is the 3rd part of the thread-series on the Portuguese campaigns. The series 👇 #Hindutva #IndicVictory
#Thread on the Campaign of the Marathas against Portuguese.
This is the 3rd part of the thread-series on the Portuguese campaigns. The series 👇 #Hindutva #IndicVictory
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We now take a look at the decisive phase of the campaign:- *Capture of Vasai*
1737, Jun 9: An attempt was made to capture Vasai Fort in the initial phase. a company of 4000 Maratha soldiers attempted to scale Vasai Fort with ladders.
We now take a look at the decisive phase of the campaign:- *Capture of Vasai*
1737, Jun 9: An attempt was made to capture Vasai Fort in the initial phase. a company of 4000 Maratha soldiers attempted to scale Vasai Fort with ladders.
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Unfortunately Portuguese soldiers got to know movement of Marathas, & they opened fire on them.
Marathas persisted in their efforts to scale the fort but the heavy Portuguese gun fire made impossible for the Marathas to scale the fort.
Unfortunately Portuguese soldiers got to know movement of Marathas, & they opened fire on them.
Marathas persisted in their efforts to scale the fort but the heavy Portuguese gun fire made impossible for the Marathas to scale the fort.
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#Thread on the Campaign of the Marathas against Portuguese.
This is the 2nd part of the thread-series on the Portuguese campaigns. The series 👇
#Marathas #Portuguese #Hindutva #IndicVictory
#Thread on the Campaign of the Marathas against Portuguese.
This is the 2nd part of the thread-series on the Portuguese campaigns. The series 👇
#Marathas #Portuguese #Hindutva #IndicVictory
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1737, Mar: According to the Maratha records, preparation of the Maratha offensive on Portuguese started in the second half of March 1737. Chimaji Appa sent a team of commanders - Chimnaji Bhivrao, Ramchandra Hari Patwardhan - to Sashti Island
1737, Mar: According to the Maratha records, preparation of the Maratha offensive on Portuguese started in the second half of March 1737. Chimaji Appa sent a team of commanders - Chimnaji Bhivrao, Ramchandra Hari Patwardhan - to Sashti Island
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Two separate teams were made to launch offensive attacks on Sashti island & Vasai. First team was commanded by Shankaraji Keshav Phadke & the other by Khandoji Mankar.
Under the command headed by Chimaji Appa, a team headed by Khandoji Mankar w/ Honaji Balkawade entered Thane
Two separate teams were made to launch offensive attacks on Sashti island & Vasai. First team was commanded by Shankaraji Keshav Phadke & the other by Khandoji Mankar.
Under the command headed by Chimaji Appa, a team headed by Khandoji Mankar w/ Honaji Balkawade entered Thane
[Day 10] 5-judge Constitution bench of Supreme Court will continue hearing the challenge to Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Act which provides educational and employment reservation to #Marathas.
#MarathaReservation
#SupremeCourt
#MarathaReservation
#SupremeCourt
Read an account of the hearing yesterday:
[Maratha quota case] Reservations may go, only EWS may remain, but these are policy matters for Government to decide: Supreme Court - Live Updates
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[Maratha quota case] Reservations may go, only EWS may remain, but these are policy matters for Government to decide: Supreme Court - Live Updates
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[Day 9] 5-judge Constitution bench of Supreme Court will continue hearing the challenge to Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Act which provides educational and employment reservation to #Marathas.
#MarathaReservation
#SupremeCourt
#MarathaReservation
#SupremeCourt
Advocate Shriram P Pingle makes submissions, he says that he is appearing for the SCBC Welfare Association in an IA.
[Day 8] 5-judge Constitution bench of Supreme Court will continue hearing the challenge to Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Act which provides educational and employment reservation to #Marathas.
#MarathaReservation
#SupremeCourt
#MarathaReservation
#SupremeCourt
Hearing commences. Senior Advocate Shekhar Naphade to make submissions for the State of Tamil Nadu.
[Day 7] 5-judge Constitution bench of Supreme Court will continue hearing the challenge to Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Act which provides educational and employment reservation to #Marathas
#MarathaReservation
#SupremeCourt
#MarathaReservation
#SupremeCourt
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal to continue submissions today. Read an account of the hearing yesterday:
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Bench Assembles. Senior Advocate Paramjit Patwalia says he will file some written submissions by Friday.
#MarathaReservations
#SupremeCourt
#MarathaReservations
#SupremeCourt
[Day 6]
5-judge Constitution bench of Supreme Court will continue hearing the challenge to Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Act which provides educational and employment reservation to #Marathas
#MarathaReservation
#SupremeCourt
5-judge Constitution bench of Supreme Court will continue hearing the challenge to Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Act which provides educational and employment reservation to #Marathas
#MarathaReservation
#SupremeCourt
Bench assembles. Senior Advocate Paramjit Patwalia to continue submissions today.
#SupremeCourt #MarathaReservation
Read an account of the last hearing on Friday:
barandbench.com/news/litigatio…
#SupremeCourt #MarathaReservation
Read an account of the last hearing on Friday:
barandbench.com/news/litigatio…
Senior Advocate CU Singh seeks to make submissions for an intervenor after Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal.
Court says it will hear intervenors after it hears all States.
#MarathaReservation
#SupremeCourt
Court says it will hear intervenors after it hears all States.
#MarathaReservation
#SupremeCourt
[Day 5] 5-judge Constitution bench of Supreme Court will continue hearing the challenge to Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Act which provides educational and employment reservation to #Marathas.
#MarathaReservation
#SupremeCourt
#MarathaReservation
#SupremeCourt
Bench assembles. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi to argue today.
Senior Advocate Paramjit Patwala says he is prepared to argue after Senior Adv Mukul Rohatgi.
#MarathaReservations
#SupremeCourt
Senior Advocate Paramjit Patwala says he is prepared to argue after Senior Adv Mukul Rohatgi.
#MarathaReservations
#SupremeCourt
[Day 4] 5-judge Constitution bench of Supreme Court will continue hearing the challenge to Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Act which provides educational and employment reservation to #Marathas.
#MarathaReservation
#SupremeCourt
#MarathaReservation
#SupremeCourt
Read an account of yesterday's hearing: -
Maratha Reservation: Political obligation to an electorate is not a constitutional obligation - Rajeev Dhavan argues in Supreme Court [Live Updates]
barandbench.com/news/litigatio…
Maratha Reservation: Political obligation to an electorate is not a constitutional obligation - Rajeev Dhavan argues in Supreme Court [Live Updates]
barandbench.com/news/litigatio…
Bench assembles. Hearing starts. Senior Advocate BH Marlapalle resumes submissions.
#MarathaReservation
#SupremeCourt
#MarathaReservation
#SupremeCourt
[Day 3] 5-judge Constitution bench of #SupremeCourt to continue hearing challenge to Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Act which provides educational and employment reservation to #Marathas.
#MarathaReservation
#MarathaReservation
Senior Advocate Pradeep Sancheti to continue submissions today.
Read an account of yesterday's hearing:
barandbench.com/news/litigatio…
Read an account of yesterday's hearing:
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(1) #Thread on the #Bhagwa flying high over #RedFort
Scene - 1771 Delhi
The flying of Bhagwa on #RedFort in 1771 was a momentous occasion, signaling the #Hindu resurgence, which began a century before.
Scene - 1771 Delhi
The flying of Bhagwa on #RedFort in 1771 was a momentous occasion, signaling the #Hindu resurgence, which began a century before.
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1761: 3rd Battle of Panipat (#Panipat1761). Najib Khan became Mughal regent after Abdali's pyrrhic victory.
1764, Oct 22: Battle of Buxar; Mughals vs EIC. EIC victory.
1765, Aug 12: Treaty of Allahabad. Shah Alam stayed at Allahabad under British protection. [Reason 👇]
1761: 3rd Battle of Panipat (#Panipat1761). Najib Khan became Mughal regent after Abdali's pyrrhic victory.
1764, Oct 22: Battle of Buxar; Mughals vs EIC. EIC victory.
1765, Aug 12: Treaty of Allahabad. Shah Alam stayed at Allahabad under British protection. [Reason 👇]
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1770, Oct 31: Najib Khan died. Zabeta Khan, Son of Najib Khan, becomes Mughal regent at Delhi.
1771, Feb 7: Mahadji Scindia asked Zabeta Khan to give control of Delhi to Marathas
1771, Feb 10: On refusal, Mahadji started artillery bombardment of the fort.
1770, Oct 31: Najib Khan died. Zabeta Khan, Son of Najib Khan, becomes Mughal regent at Delhi.
1771, Feb 7: Mahadji Scindia asked Zabeta Khan to give control of Delhi to Marathas
1771, Feb 10: On refusal, Mahadji started artillery bombardment of the fort.
