The Marathas 1600-1818 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521033169)

In this book, Dr. Stewart Gordon presents the first comprehensive history of the Maratha polity, which was an important regional kingdom in the seventeenth century and the largest political entity of eighteenth century India. He focuses on the origins of the elite families, problems of legitimacy and loyalty, military organization and change, and the development of administration, tax collection and religious patronage. Through the use of a vast array of documents, the author also gives a picture of everyday life in the Maratha polity.

Author: Stewart Gordon
ISBN-10: 0521033160
ISBN-13: 9780521033169
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2007
Pages: 220
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d