Maratha Influence
Shivaji Bhonsle, the great Maratha ruler, invaded the south, as did Chikka Deva Raya of Mysore and other Muslim Rulers, resulting in chaos and instability. Rani Mangammal, a local ruler, tried to resist these invasions showing great courage. Shivaji had conquered important forts like Jinji, Vellore and Tiruchirappalli by 1678. On the other hand, Ekoji, half brother of Shivaji had established his own rule in Thanjavur.
Jinji served as the Maratha capital for nine years during the 27 year Mughal-Maratha war. The Mughals captured Jinji in 1698. Parts of Tamil Nadu were reconquered by Marathas who ruled here in the decade of 1740.
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