Böcker av James Grant Duff

This book is an extensive study of the Mahratta Empire, a Hindu dynasty that ruled India from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Duff provides a detailed account of the empire's political, social, and cultural history, as well as its interactions with other powers in India and Europe. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Indian history and anyone interested in the country's rich cultural heritage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Duff provides a comprehensive history of the Mahratta Empire, from its origins to its eventual decline. This work offers valuable insights into the political, military, and cultural forces that shaped one of India's most enduring dynasties.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

First published in 1826, this three-volume history of the Marathi people was written by Scots army captain James Grant Duff, who served in India for many years. Volume 1 focuses on the general history of the Marathi, starting with the conquest of the Deccan and finishing in 1740.