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Historical Debate on Maratha Control over Jaisalmer

Why in the News ? A recent NCERT Class 8 textbook map showing Jaisalmer within the Maratha Empire (1759) has drawn criticism from historians and local royalty, who argue that Jaisalmer was never under Maratha political control. Historical Context and Maratha Expansion: In the 18th century, the Marathas expanded from the Deccan into parts of …

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