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Avtar Mota* A book on Maratha wars briefly introduced me to an event in the 18th century and mentioned the migration of some Marathas to Jammu during Ahmed Shah Abdali’s invasion. The story goes like this: Ahmed Shah Abdali invaded India eight times between 1748 and 1767, following the collapse of the Mughal Empire. To maintain his huge army created by Nadir Shah for invasions, Ahmed Shah Abdali…

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As Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani clocked 5 years on Friday, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra flooded the Internet with nostalgia and gratitude. Bollywood buffs were once again seen gushing over Deepika in Deewani Mastani song which was inspired by Madhubala’s dance in Mughal-E-Azam’s iconic track, Jab Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya. As the winter wedding season is here, it…

While this would tempt many to suggest Mahars/Dalits always sided with British - absolutely nothing wrong if they did given the conditions they were forced to live in - but in truth, they were in fact prior to this battle part of Maratha army. During Shivaji's reign and especially prior to Peshwas. Many don't realise how Peshwas were not continuation of Marathas under Shivaji but deviation from it.

Relations between the Mahars and the Peshwas, who were Brahmins, grew strained after the death of Baji Rao I in 1740, and reached their nadir during the reign of Bajirao Rao II, who insulted the Mahar community and spurned their offer of service with his army. This caused them to side with the English against the Peshwa’s numerically superior army.

Vishwasrao Peshwa, born on the 27th of July, 1742 (2nd Fri, Shravan month, Saka Samvat 1664), in the auspicious Pushyami Nakshatra ( Cancer Sun, hindu astrology and Leo Sun, western astrology), carries a remarkable astrological profile that reflects his valiant spirit and significant accomplishments. His birth under the Leo Sun, combined with the influences of Pushyami Nakshatra, paints a picture of a dynamic individual with a strong personality, leadership qualities, and a deep-rooted sense of loyalty.### 1. **Leo Sun: The King of the Zodiac**Leos are known for their vibrant energy and charisma. As a Leo, Vishwasrao would have possessed several defining traits:- **Leadership:** Leos naturally gravitate towards leadership roles. They are often seen as confident and inspiring, making them effective leaders on and off the battlefield. This aligns with Vishwasrao's role as a prominent figure in the Maratha Empire, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership skills.