Marathas to Mysore | Peshwas, Haider Ali & Tipu Sultan | Avadh Ojha Ji

⚔️ From the expansion of Maratha power to the rise of Mysore under Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan — understand the changing political landscape of 18th-century India. In this comprehensive long-form History lecture, Avadh Ojha Ji takes aspirants through the interconnected story of the Marathas, Peshwas, Mysore and the emerging struggle for political and economic power in India. Rather than treating rulers and kingdoms as isolated chapters, the lecture helps aspirants understand how different regional powers interacted, expanded and competed during one of the most important transitional periods in Indian history. 📚 Topics covered include: • Maratha Empire and its expansion • Peshwa period • Balaji Baji Rao • Maratha political influence • Mahadji Scindia • Maratha power and regional politics • Mysore as an emerging power • Haider Ali • Tipu Sultan (1782–1799) • Tipu Sultan’s administrative and agricultural reforms • Mysore’s economic approach • Nizam and other regional powers • East India Company • Mysore and British expansion • Punjab–Delhi context • Changing balance of power in 18th-century India 🎯 Why is this period important for UPSC? The 18th century was not simply a story of Mughal decline. It witnessed the emergence and expansion of powerful regional forces, including the Marathas and Mysore, alongside the increasing political involvement of the East India Company. Understanding these connections helps aspirants build the chronology and analytical perspective required for Indian History in Civil Services preparation. 📖 Suitable for: UPSC CSE | State PCS | GS Paper I | Indian History | Civil Services Preparation 👍 Like the lecture if you find it useful. 💬 Comment with your key takeaway. 📤 Share it with fellow aspirants. 🔔 Subscribe to Patanjali Civil Services Academy for complete lectures and UPSC guidance. 📍 Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar