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QWhat was the confederacy of Maratha states created by Madhav Rao I?

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  • A A network of autonomous kingdoms under the Maratha Empire ✔ ✖
  • B A group of European colonies in India ✔ ✖
  • C A coalition of Hindu and Muslim rulers against the Marathas ✔ ✖
  • D A collection of cities and ports along the coastline ✔ ✖
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To effectively manage the large empire, Madhav Rao I gave semi-autonomy to the strongest of the knights, creating a confederacy of Maratha states. These leaders became known as the Gaekwads of Baroda, the Holkars of Indore and Malwa, the Scindias of Gwalior and Ujjain, the Bhonsales of Nagpur, the Jadhavs of Vidarbha, the Dabhades of Gujarat, the Puars of Dhar and Dewas.

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