Collection of facts about the Maratha Empire

This post is a collection of facts about the Maratha Empire (1674-1818). There are 11 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Based in western Deccan Plateau (present-day Maharashtra, India)
• Founded by Shivaji
• Formed during revolt against Bijapur Sultanate and Mughal Empire
• Deccan Wars (1680-1707)
• Expanded under Bajirao I (18th century)
• Defeated by Durrani Empire at the Third Battle Panipat in 1761
• Maratha-Mysore wars (1768-1787)
• First Anglo-Maratha War (1775-1782)
• Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803-1805)
• Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818)
• Lost independence to British East India Company in 1818