History · Maratha History Historiography
Consider the following statements regarding the historiographical interpretations of the Maratha state: A. Irfan Habib conceptualizes the Maratha movement essentially as a zamindar-led agrarian crisis/uprising against the Mughal Empire. B. Satish Chandra attributes the rise of the Marathas partly to the structural crisis in the Mughal jagirdari system. C. C. A. Bayly conceptualizes Maratha state formation through political mechanisms including fitna and collaboration with local gentry. D. Andre Wink posits that fitna (political strife and factional alliance) was central to Maratha expansion. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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B, C and D Only
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