Q. Why Marathas were so powerful?

The best thing about the Maratha Dynasty was that it was rich in tradition and culture. Their vision and courage to expand their empire was so intense that other empires didn't stand a chance to compete against them,hence Marathas were powerful.

president thomas jefferson commissioned the expedition shortly after the louisiana purchase in 1803 to explore and to map the newly acquired territory, to find a practical route across the western half of the continent, and to establish an american presence in this territory before britain and other european powers

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