Maratha

[ muh-rah-tuh ]

/ məˈrɑ tə /

noun

a member of a Hindu people inhabiting central and western India.

Also Mahratta.

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Examples from the Web for maratha

Such was the Maratha's story, as by and by it became common property on board the Good Intent.
In Clive's Command|Herbert Strang
"Yes, of a truth; it is Suwarndrug; I was there a month ago," replied the Maratha.
In Clive's Command|Herbert Strang
When the Maratha joined the groups Fuzl Khan addressed him directly in a low firm tone.
In Clive's Command|Herbert Strang
It is said that there is a disposition in the Bombay Presidency to deify the Maratha leader Śivaji.
Hinduism And Buddhism, Volume II. (of 3)|Charles Eliot

The first place in which we see this current in movement is the Maratha country.
Hindu Gods And Heroes|Lionel D. Barnett

British Dictionary definitions for maratha

Maratha

Mahratta

/ (məˈrɑːtə) /

noun

a member of a people of India living chiefly in Maharashtra

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Word Origin and History for maratha

Maratha

state in southwestern India, also in reference to the Scytho-Dravidian race living there, 1763 (Mharatta), from Marathi Maratha, corresponding to Sanskrit Maharastrah, literally "great country," from maha- "great" (from PIE root *meg- "great;" see magnate) + rastra "kingdom," from raj "to rule" (see rajah).