Marathas

February 19, 2024

Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti: What's the warrior's connection with Raigad Fort in Mumbai?

Its strategic location played a major role in the empire's history and today, the fortress is a major tourist attraction for visitors from all over the world.

June 27, 2019
Bombay HC upholds validity of Maratha reservation

A division bench of Justices Ranjit More and Bharati Dangre, however, said the quota percentage should be reduced from 16 per cent to 12 to 13 per cent, as recommended by the State Backward Classes Commission.
November 29, 2018
Maharashtra Assembly passes bill proposing 16% quota for Marathas

Marathas have been declared as socially and educationally backward class of citizens (SEBC) and have inadequate representation in services under the state, the panel report said.
September 11, 2018
Maratha girl kills self demanding reservation for her community

She left a note mentioning she had secured 89 per cent marks in her Class 10 exams this year, but was unable to get admission to the science stream in the 11th standard
July 25, 2018
Maratha bandh called off as protests go out of hand

A constable died and another was injured in stone pelting Tuesday as a statewide protest called by outfits seeking reservation for the Maratha community turned violent.

Marathas

Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti: What's the warrior's connection with Raigad Fort in Mumbai?

Bombay HC upholds validity of Maratha reservation

Maharashtra Assembly passes bill proposing 16% quota for Marathas

Maratha girl kills self demanding reservation for her community

Maratha bandh called off as protests go out of hand