In 1805 the long wars of the Mahratta states against the expansionist British empire in India continue. British power has taken Delhi, the ancient Moghul capital of India and the strong Mahratta Sultan, Jaswant Rao Holker is determined to retake it, having failed in a previous attempt in 1804.
In China the Miao peoples continue their struggle for independence against a resurgent Qing Chinese empire.
Dutch power in Indonesia has been curtailed by British seizure of some of their colonies in Malaya, whilst the Portuguese still retain control of Timor but are now allied to Great Britain.
In Japan the Tokugawa rulers continue to pursue their policy of strict isolation, whilst after a period of internal strife the Afghan warlords once again seek conquests beyond the borders of Afghanistan.
