The Marathi army of Peshwa Baji Rao - I defeated the Mughals during the early 1700's. Delhi was under the protection of the Marathis. Also, when Ranjit Singh ruled from Lahore, Delhi was under his protection. The Shindes (Gwalior), Holkars (Indore), Bhosles (Nagpur) had great influence in the northern areas. The Pant/Joshi/Dixit and other communities are a part of the Marathi Diaspora.
