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The 18th century was a twilight era for the Rajputana. As the Mughal sun set, the predatory winds of the Maratha 'Chauth' swept through the desert, fueled by internal succession feuds. This political vacuum created a desperate scramble for survival, eventually forcing the proud Rajput states to trade their sovereignty for the protection of British treaties.
[!WARNING] The Maratha incursions were often invited by rival Rajput factions themselves, particularly during succession disputes in Bundi and Jaipur, which permanently altered the region's geopolitical landscape.
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| First Entry | 1734 | Entered Bundi due to succession dispute. |
| Hurda Conference | 17 July 1734 | Rajput rulers met to unite against Marathas. |
| Maratha Taxes | --- | Chauth (1/4 revenue) and Sardeshmukhi (1/10). |
| Battle | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Rajmahal | 1747 | Ishwari Singh (Jaipur) victory. |
| Tunga | 1787 | Jaipur-Jodhpur defeat Mahadji Scindia. |
| Patan | 1790 | Maratha victory over combined Rajput forces. |
| Gingoli | 1807 | Conflict over Krishna Kumari (Mewar). |
| State | Year | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Karauli | 1817 | First to sign Subsidiary Alliance. |
| Kota | 1817 | First comprehensive/detailed treaty. |
| Sirohi | 1823 | Last to sign the treaty. |
[!WARNING]
The Pindari leader Amir Khan Pindari was made the Nawab of Tonk (1817) as part of a peace deal.
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