Shivaji Maharaj's conquests helped to:

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• Break the dominance of larger empires and foster regional autonomy
• Further consolidate Mughal power
• Establish a unified Indian subcontinent under one rule
• Introduce new foreign religions

Explanation

By challenging the established powers of the Mughals and Deccan Sultanates, Shivaji Maharaj paved the way for the rise of regional powers and challenged imperial dominance.