VideoMahratta
The word mahratta refers to a member of a major people of India primarily inhabiting the state of Maharashtra. This term is deeply rooted in the history of the Maratha Empire and is used to identify ethnic and cultural affiliation in both historical and demographic contexts. In this lesson, we explore the definition of mahratta and its role as a noun. We also discuss the transition from this older transliteration to the modern preferred spelling, Maratha, and distinguish it from the broader term Maharashtrian. Watch this video to learn how to use this term correctly in historical and cultural discussions.