A History of Agriculture in India v2.c86.s4.3

v2.c86.s4.3

The main causes of Maratha rebellion against the Mughals were cultural and social. Ramdas, the spiritual preceptor of Sivaji, pointed out to him that the protection of gods, cows, Brahmans and the Faith was his primary duty. ‘When the Faith is dead, death is better than life. Gather the Marathas together, make religion live again.’ Thus the main object before Sivaji was to win freedom of worship and revival of Hinduism, which could only be achieved through military and political power.