Maratha Empire Collection

Royal Procession with Raja Amar Singh (Reigned 1787-1798) of Thanjavur (image 1 of 6), c1790. Creator: Unknown
Royal Procession with Raja Amar Singh (Reigned 1787-1798) of Thanjavur (image 1 of 6), c1790

The Court of the Guicowar of Baroda, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Court of the Guicowar of Baroda, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Horsemen of the Guicowars Bodyguard at Baroda, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Horsemen of the Guicowars Bodyguard at Baroda, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Battle of Laswaree, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Battle of Laswaree, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Plan of the Battle of Assaye, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Plan of the Battle of Assaye, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The Battle of Assaye, India, 1803 (engraving)
3103687 The Battle of Assaye, India, 1803 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Assaye, India, 1803)

Sir Arthur Wellesley commanding at the Battle of Assaye, (1803), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Sir Arthur Wellesley commanding at the Battle of Assaye, (1803), 1816. Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) and the British East India Company defeated the Maratha Empire at the Battle of Assaye in 1803

Rajah of Tanjore Riding an Elephant to a marriage ceremony, c. 1780. Artist: Indian Art
Rajah of Tanjore Riding an Elephant to a marriage ceremony, c. 1780. From a private collection

A Group of Jats, 1902. Siege of Bharatpore, (1825-1826). From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902]

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The Maratha Empire, a formidable power in 18th and 19th century India, is brought to life through these captivating images. Witness the grandeur of the Court of the Gaikwad of Baroda (1891, James Grant), guarded by the elite Horsemen of the Gaikwad's Bodyguard. Delve into the strategic battles that shaped the empire, such as the Battle of Laswaree (1891, James Grant) and the Battle of Assaye (1803, engraving), where Sir Arthur Wellesley (1816, Unknown) commanded the British forces to victory. Experience the regal elegance of the Rajah of Tanjore (c. 1780, Indian Art) on his elephant, and observe the proud Jats (1902) in their community. Each image offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of the Maratha Empire.