Who founded the Maratha Empire?
- Shivaji
- Sambhaji
- Bajirao I
- Balaji Vishwanath
Answer: Shivaji
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj founded the Maratha Empire in 1674 with his coronation at Raigad. He pioneered guerrilla warfare (Ganimi Kava) and established a well-organized administration. [[1]]