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Maratha Empire Quiz

(52 Question & Answers)

  • 21
    Shivaji initially moved with:

    • A
      Jat leaders done clear
    • B
      Mawali leaders done clear
    • C
      Santhals done clear
    • D
      Bhils done clear
    FAQ
    Who succeed Shivaji as a king?
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    Sambhaji, the oldest son of Shivaji, succeeded his father. It was Aurangzeb who executed him. Another of Shivaji's sons, Rajaram, succeeded him as Chhatrapati.

  • 22
    Shivaji became King in the year:

    • A
      1664 done clear
    • B
      1674 done clear
    • C
      1670 done clear
    • D
      1660 done clear
    FAQ
    In which battle Marathas defeated Mughals?
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    The Maratha Empire and the Mughal Empire fought each other at the Battle of Salher in February 1672 CE. On a plain between Mulher and Salher, it happened. This conflict is notable because it was the first time the Mughal Empire suffered a defeat on an open field.

  • 23
    The Marathas carried on fighting the Mughals after Rajaram's passing in 1700 A.D. through the leadership of his courageous wife:

    • A
      Tarabai done clear
    • B
      Lakshmibai done clear
    • C
      Ramabi done clear
    • D
      Jijabai done clear
    FAQ
    Why is Sambhaji Maharaj famous?
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    In 1680, Sambhaji pillaged and destroyed Burhanpur. His troops completely overran the Mughal stronghold and executed prisoners as payback. The city was thereafter sacked and its ports were set on fire by the Marathas. After that, Sambhaji retreated towards Baglana to avoid Khan Jahan Bahadur's army.

  • 24
    Sambaji invaded the Mughal lands in:

    • A
      Deccan done clear
    • B
      Gujarat done clear
    • C
      Punjab done clear
    • D
      Bengal done clear
    FAQ
    Who is the first king of Ahom?
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    The first Ahom monarch of Assam was Siu-ka-pha. The Kacharis, who controlled eastern Assam, put up a valiant fight against the Ahoms.

  • 25
    Shivaji's father's estate was:

    • A
      Konkan done clear
    • B
      Poona done clear
    • C
      Torna done clear
    • D
      Rajgarh done clear
    FAQ
    Who was Shivaji's father?
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    Shahaji and Jijabai welcomed their son Shivaji during the horrific Mahadurga famine in the Maharashtra region. His mother gave him the name Shivaji in honour of the native deity Shivai when he was born in the hill fort of Shivneri.

  • 26
    Which of the following are true about Shivaji? I. He was a disciple of Ramdas Samarth. II. He levied Chauth and Sardeshmukhi. III. He became the Peshwa

    • A
      I, II and III done clear
    • B
      II and III done clear
    • C
      I and II done clear
    • D
      III and I done clear
    FAQ
    What is the meaning of Sardeshmukhi?
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    Sardeshmukhi refers to the claim to one-tenth of the normal land revenue levied on the entire inhabitants of the villages or town as a sign of their recognition of the Maratha king as their Sardeshmukh (Chief Headman).

  • 27
    The Marathas began by serving the rulers of:

    • A
      Muhammadan kingdoms of the south done clear
    • B
      Mughal empire done clear
    • C
      Vijayanagar done clear
    • D
      Afghanistan done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the first Maratha ruler?
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    Shivaji is credited with founding the Maratha Empire. He was a Bhosale clan Maratha aristocrat who led a valiant revolt against the Mughal Empire.

  • 28
    Under the Peshwas, the Maratha Kingdom was:

    • A
      a loose federation done clear
    • B
      a military State done clear
    • C
      a confederacy (Mandala or Sangha) done clear
    • D
      a regency of the Peshwa done clear
    FAQ
    Who were Peshwas?
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    Peshwa is another name for chief minister. Initially, the peshwa, also referred to as the mukhya pradhan, presided over the Shivaji's advisory council.

  • 29
    Shivaji killed the following with the help of Baghnuk (Tiger-claws):

    • A
      Afzal khan done clear
    • B
      Shayista khan done clear
    • C
      Muhamad Khan done clear
    • D
      Aurangzeb done clear
    FAQ
    Who invented bagh nakh?
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    The first Maratha leader Shivaji is credited with using the weapon most famously when he killed the general of Bijapur, Afzal Khan, using a bichuwa and bagh nakh.

  • 30
    Shivaji's Maratha dominion was referred to as:

    • A
      Swaraj done clear
    • B
      Mulk-i-qadim done clear
    • C
      Maharajya done clear
    • D
      Maratha Rastra done clear
    FAQ
    What was Shivaji's Swaraj?
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    Swaraj is every person's birthright, according to Shivaji. He longed for a world free of prejudice, brutality, interreligious strife, and all forms of discrimination. As a result, he battled for the Marathas' freedom.

  • 31
    The following individuals made up the State Council under Shivaji's rule:

    • A
      Eight Ministers done clear
    • B
      Eighteen Ministers done clear
    • C
      Twelve Ministers done clear
    • D
      Fifteen Ministers done clear
    FAQ
    How many people were there in Shivaji's council of minister?
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    Chatrapati Shivaji formalised the establishment of an eight-person ministerial council to direct the management of his fledgling realm. The Ashta Pradhan became the name of this council.

  • 32
    Which of the following was Shivaji's capital?

    • A
      Poona done clear
    • B
      Raigarh done clear
    • C
      Singhgarh done clear
    • D
      Panhala done clear
    FAQ
    Which place did Shivaji make his capital in 1656 AD?
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    In the year 1656, Shivaji Maharaj attacked Javali and took it. After that, he also got Rairi. This strong fort was destined to become Shivaji Maharaj's capital and was eventually known as Raigad.

  • 33
    Following his coronation, Shivaji assumed the title of:

    • A
      Maharaja done clear
    • B
      Peshwa done clear
    • C
      Chhatrapati done clear
    • D
      Samrat done clear
    FAQ
    What is a coronation ceremony?
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    The crown, the primary emblem of regal authority, is placed on the head of the sovereign during the rite known as a coronation.

  • 34
    On behalf of Aurangzeb who was attacked by Shivaji?

    • A
      Gujarat done clear
    • B
      Konkan done clear
    • C
      Surat done clear
    • D
      Poena done clear
    FAQ
    When was Shivaji captured by Aurangzeb?
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    Aurangzeb called Shivaji and his nine-year-old son Sambhaji to Agra in 1666. In order to solidify the Mughal empire's northwest frontier, Aurangzeb intended to deploy Shivaji to Kandahar, which is currently in Afghanistan.

  • 35
    The liberal religion preached by Maharashtra's saints and firmly followed by Shivaji is known as:

    • A
      Desh Dharma done clear
    • B
      Maharashtra Dharma done clear
    • C
      Rashtra Dharma done clear
    • D
      Hindu Dharma done clear
    FAQ
    What is the meaning of Ashtapradhan?
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    A council of eight ministers known as Ashta Pradhan governed the Maratha empire. Shivaji, the Maratha leader, established an administrative and advisory council in 1674.

  • 36
    The forts were handed to the Mughals by Shivaji in the treaty of:

    • A
      Chittor done clear
    • B
      Pune done clear
    • C
      Purandar done clear
    • D
      Torna done clear
    FAQ
    How many forts Shivaji handed to jaising?
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    Shivaji consented to give the Emperor 23 forts in exchange for the Emperor recognising Shivaji's control over 12 forts, including Rajgarh and its revenue.

  • 37
    The Shivaji Administrative Council was referred to as:

    • A
      Parishad done clear
    • B
      Mantriparishad done clear
    • C
      Ashtapradhan done clear
    • D
      Rajyaparishad done clear
    FAQ
    What was called the council of eight ministers?
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    A council of eight ministers known as Ashta Pradhan governed the Maratha empire. Shivaji, the Maratha leader, established an administrative and advisory council in 1674.

  • 38
    "Peshwa" was referred to as the following under Shivaji's rule:

    • A
      Minister of Religious Affairs done clear
    • B
      Minister of Defence done clear
    • C
      Chief Minister done clear
    • D
      Minister of Justice done clear
    FAQ
    What was the role of Peshwa in Maratha administration?
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    The king appointed peshwas, or devoted ministers, to assist him in a variety of administrative and political matters.

  • 39
    Assertion (A): Shivaji aimed at establishing Maratha rule in Delhi. Reason (R): Shivaji took the leadership of the Maratha resistance against the Mughals.

    • A
      Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
    • B
      Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A done clear
    • C
      A is true but R is false done clear
    • D
      A is false but R is true done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the last king of Maratha?
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    The Maratha Empire's 13th and final Peshwa was Shrimant Peshwa Baji Rao II. He took power between 1795 -1818.

  • 40
    Guerrilla operations were pioneered by:

    • A
      Aurangzeb done clear
    • B
      Akbar done clear
    • C
      Shivaji done clear
    • D
      Balaji Rao done clear
    FAQ
    When was the term guerrilla first used?
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    In the operations led by the duke of Wellington during the Peninsular War (1808–14), irregular Spanish and Portuguese soldiers, or guerrilleros, assisted in driving the French off the Iberian Peninsula, giving rise to the term "guerrilla warfare."
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