1674 CE – 1818 CE
Bhonsle Dynasty (Maratha Empire) Dynasty
The Bhonsle dynasty was the ruling house of the Maratha Empire, founded by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. They established the last major Hindu empire in India.
Founder
Shivaji Maharaj
Last Ruler
Pratap Singh, Raja of Satara
Capital
Raigad, Satara
Contributions
Notable Contributions
1
Establishment of Maratha sovereignty
2
Ashta Pradhan administrative system
3
Naval power and coastal defense
4
Guerrilla warfare tactics
5
Rajasthani and Marathi cultural renaissance
Rulers
Shivaji MaharajSambhaji MaharajRajaram MaharajShivaji IIShahu I