"Maratha" meaning in English

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          "text": "The latter^([of two elements of anti-casteism]) was dominated by the Maratha caste and a Maratha leadership and was supported by the Maratha ruler of Kolhapur, Chattrapati Shahu, appealing primarily to Maratha-Kunbi cluster in its struggle against upper caste domination.",
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