96k Maratha Surname List

Due to space, here is a curated list of the most prominent . They are listed alphabetically for easy reference.

The 96 main clans are often considered "Royal Clans" ( Sardars ), many of whom served as local leaders ( Patils or Deshmukhs ) for various Deccan sultanates before joining Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s quest for Swarajya . 96k maratha surname list

❌ ✅ The list changes slightly by region – what is 96 Kuli in Pune might differ in Nashik or Kolhapur. Due to space, here is a curated list of the most prominent

The Marathas rose to prominence in the 17th century under the leadership of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. To consolidate power and unify the various martial groups of the region against the Mughal Empire, a system of clan identity was formalized. Due to space