Bharat Rakshak

This might not seem to be a topic for this forum (maybe/maybe not). We've read a lot about post-Godhra riots. Do we have a thread dedicated to riots before Godhra and the 92-93 ones? It would be quite interesting to read about them.

Question? The peshwas were Brahmanas, is that right? Yes, the Peshwes were Kokanastha Brahmins (from the Konkan region). Their place of origin was Shrivardhan in Raigad district. Their original family name was Bhats. The term "Peshwe" means Prime Minister, a title used by the Maratha rule...

Lalmohan wrote:portuguese encouraged taking local wives
anglicans did not

On that note, are there any accounts of the Goa Inquisition, apart from Wikipedia entries? If this topic shouldn't be discussed in this thread, please redirect me.

Did firearms play a major role in the defeat of the Peshwes at the hands of Ahmed Shah Abdali in the Battle of Panipat in 1761? Could someone elaborate on this topic? It was other way round, when it comes to musketeers.. overall artillery was useless in that battle for both sides... the gardi muske...

Did firearms play a major role in the defeat of the Peshwes at the hands of Ahmed Shah Abdali in the Battle of Panipat in 1761? Could someone elaborate on this topic?