After the conclusion of the Maratha War, the Government of Hyderabad took action to deal with their rebellions.

Shivají's conquests in the south proved quite crucial during future wars; Gingee served as Maratha capital for nine years during the Maratha War of Independence.

In early 1786 Burke began his first move by raising questions over Hastings' role in the Maratha War.

They took part in the Maratha War of Independence (1682-1707) and served rulers such as Sambhaji, Rajaram and Tarabai.

At the time of Second Maratha War the general outlook was gloomy, Pindaries were ravaging Central India and turning the country into a desert.

This murder resulted in the Second Maratha War.

In 1803 during the 2nd Maratha War the fort was besieged by Arthur Wellesley (later Duke of Wellington).

His first undertaking to this end was an anonymous tract in 1779 in defense of Hastings' policies with respect to the Maratha War.

The war is sometimes known as the Maratha War of Independence or Maratha War of Liberation.

A.D 29 May 1707: Gunaji Sawant captured the fort and The Maratha War of Independence ended.