The Maratha Empire's fall stemmed from systemic internal disunity and fragmented leadership after Madhavrao Peshwa I's death in 1772. This prevented cohesive defense and strategic coordination against the British East India Company's expansion.

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This internal disunity weakened the political structure, preventing unification of powerful Maratha families like the Scindias, Holkars, and Bhonsles. This led to ineffective military responses, administrative inefficiencies, and exacerbated vulnerabilities during the Anglo-Maratha Wars.

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