Question
Write a brief comment on Maratha's power entry into Rajasthan.

Answer

Entry of Maratha Power in Rajasthan-The Marathas first entered Mewar in Rajasthan in 1711 AD. In 1726 AD, Marathas attacked Kota and Bundi. After this, in 1728 AD, the rulers of Dungarpur, Banswara, accepted giving Khiraj. On April 22, 1734, the Marathas made Budhsingh again as ruler of Bundi. On 17 July 1734, the Rajput kings convened a conference at Hurda to stop the growing power of the Marathas, but the conference was not successful in its purpose. After this, Peshwa Bajirao visited Rajasthan in 1736 AD and recovered Chauth from here.

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