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源自梵语 'Mahārāṣṭra'(伟大国家),通过波斯语 'Marhatta' 演变而来。
❶ 马拉塔人,指印度西部的一个民族群体,历史上曾建立强大的马拉塔帝国,以骁勇善战著称。
“The Marathas played a key role in Indian history during the 17th and 18th centuries.”
(马拉塔人在17至18世纪的印度历史中发挥了关键作用。)
“Maratha warriors were known for their guerrilla warfare tactics.”
(马拉塔战士以其游击战术闻名。)
Maratha Confederacy — 指18世纪马拉塔各邦组成的松散联盟,共同对抗外来侵略。
“The Maratha Confederacy weakened after the Third Battle of Panipat.”
(第三次帕尼帕特战役后,马拉塔联盟开始衰落。)