The Marathas were initially in the service of Bijapur sultans in the western Deccan which was under siege by the …………. Empire.

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• The most powerful external factor that brought about the downfall of the ………….. Empire was the rising power of the Marathas under the Peshwas.
• Western Chalukyas reestablished the dynasty in the Deccan and created a new capital at ……………...
• Aurangazeb attacked Bijapur, which sought his help, Shivaji could realize that it was in his interest to check the power of the Mughals from penetrating in the ……………..
• In 1643 ……………. captured the fort of the singhgarh from Bijapur
• Although the expansion of the Mughal Empire reached its zenith during the reign of ……………, the disintegration of the empire also began simultaneously due to his policies.
• Harsha wanted to extend his power in the Deccan. But he was defeated by Pulakesin II, the Chalukya ruler, on the banks of river ………………….
• The real rival of ……………. was the Bahmani sultanate of Deccan.
• The Chalukyas who ruled from ………… capital city were referred as Later Western Chalukyas.
• The Maitrakas were tributary chiefs of the ………, who established an independent kingdom in western India.
• Under …………..and Rajendra Chola I, the empire became powerful in the field of army, finance and culture in South Asia and South-east Asia.