Marathas have fought British from Shivaji onwards. Even when Peshwai came to an end, the remenents of earstwhile Maratha states fought the British. Rani Laxmibai & Tyata Tope were basically Marathi speaking people. Actually Maratha's did greater service to the nation by fighting Muslim Invaders than fighting the British, but just to keep to keep the records straight I have added this information.
