Original sentence: As a result a foreign culture could not be imposed, save for a few minor pockets which ultimately broke from India and formed new nations.Historically Maratha clans played a major role in preserving Indian culture and religion.Indian civilisation is almost unbroken as no invader was able to wipe out indigenous Kshatriya clans
Edited sentence: In the 1600s under the leadership of [[Shivaji Maharaj, ]Maratha clans played a major role in preserving Hindu culture and religion