Introduction

I begin with paying my deepest Respects and Salute the 2 Icons of the Maratha Era, Chatrapati Shri Shivaji Maharaj and BajiRao Peshwa I, without whom the history of the Maratha Empire would have no meaning.
Shivaji realised his dream of Self Rule and BajiRao carried it forward beyond Maharashtra. These great men infused the idea amongst people and were rewarded with an army ready to lay down their lives for Freedom.
Common people took up training in arms and became soldiers to fight for what was their right and the Generals who they had implicit faith in.
They too were fearless warriors but there is a dearth of knowledge about them.
Through a series of blog posts I would like to take you on a journey meeting these Unsung Heroes and Heroines who stared adversity in the face and still came out winners. Our footfalls will also echo through the Socio-Economic status and the general Environment of the Maratha Era.