Maratha is a city located in Cyprus. While specific geographical details regarding its local landmarks are not provided, it serves as a recognized settlement within the island nation.
The term "Maratha" also refers to an Indo-Aryan ethnolinguistic group native to Maharashtra in western India. These people natively speak Marathi, an Indo-Aryan language, and reside in a state that was formed on May 1, 1960, as part of a nationwide linguistic reorganization.
In a historical context, the term Maratha is generally used to describe all Marathi-speaking peoples regardless of caste. It can also specifically refer to a Maharashtrian caste known as the Maratha, which includes farmer sub-castes such as the Kunbis.