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Practice rise-of-maratha-power with 20 free MCQ questions covering medieval-indian-history. Detailed explanations in English and Hindi, perfect for UPSC, SSC, and competitive exam preparation.
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Q1.Who conspired against Narayanrao to become the Peshwa?
Explanation: After the death of Madhavrao, his brother Narayanrao became a victim of the conspiracy of his uncle Raghunathrao, who wanted to become Peshwa.
Q2.The Treaty of Purandar (1665) was signed between Shivaji and which Mughal representative?
Explanation: The Treaty of Purandar was signed between Shivaji and Raja Jai Singh in June 1665 AD.
Q3.Where did Shivaji die in 1680?
Explanation: Shivaji died in 1680 at Raigarh, which was his capital.
Q4.Who placed her minor son Shivaji II on the throne and led the struggle against Mughals?
Explanation: After the death of Rajaram, his widow Tarabai continued the struggle with the Mughals, placing her son Shivaji II on the throne.
Q5.Which Peshwa reigned from 1713 to 1720 AD?
Explanation: Balaji Vishwanath reigned from 1713 AD to 1720 AD.
Q6.The message '...22 gold coins have been lost...' indicated the defeat of Marathas in which battle?
Explanation: This coded message described the devastating loss of the Marathas in the Third Battle of Panipat (1761).
Q7.Which battle is associated with the year 1672 AD in Maratha history?
Explanation: Shivaji defeated the Mughals in the Battle of Salher in 1672 AD.
Q8.Who was the 'Dabir' in Shivaji's council of ministers?
Explanation: In the Ashtapradhan, the Foreign Minister was known as Sumant or Dabir.
Q9.Who was appointed as Prime Minister by Ahmad Shah Abdali in Delhi in 1757?
Explanation: In 1757, Ahmad Shah Abdali appointed Imadulmulk as Prime Minister before returning to his motherland.
Q10.By which treaty did the Maratha King become a 'do nothing king'?
Explanation: By the Treaty of Sangola in 1750, the Maratha King became a 'do nothing king' and the Mayor of the palace, while the Peshwa emerged as the real head.
Q11.Which minister in the Ashtapradhan was responsible for royal correspondence?
Explanation: In the Ashtapradhan council, the Sachiv (also known as Surunavis) was responsible for all royal correspondence.
Q12.Who was appointed for religious aid in Shivaji's administration?
Explanation: Pandit Rao was the minister appointed for religious aid in Shivaji's Ashtapradhan council.
Q13.What was the designation of the Chief Justice in the Ashtapradhan?
Explanation: In the Ashtapradhan, the Chief Justice was known as Nyayadhish.
Q14.In which building was Shivaji imprisoned by Aurangzeb in Agra?
Explanation: Shivaji was imprisoned in Jaipur Bhawan at Agra when he was in the custody of the Mughals.
Q15.The Treaty of Purandar was signed in which year?
Explanation: The Treaty of Purandar was signed between Shivaji and Jai Singh in 1665 AD.
Q16.Who signed the Treaty of Purandar on behalf of the Mughals?
Explanation: The Treaty of Purandar was signed between Shivaji and Raja Jai Singh (representing the Mughals) in 1665 AD.
Q17.In which year did Shivaji escape from the custody of the Mughals?
Explanation: Aurangzeb imprisoned Shivaji in 1666 AD at Agra, and he escaped from custody in the same year.
Q18.When did Chhatrapati Shivaji die?
Explanation: Shivaji died in 1680 at the age of 53 (or 50 according to some sources).
Q19.What was the period of Rajaram's leadership as a representative of Shahu?
Explanation: Rajaram led the Marathas as a representative of Shahu from 1689 AD to 1700 AD.
Q20.Who was the son of Tarabai whom she placed on the throne?
Explanation: After the death of Rajaram, his widow Tarabai placed her four-year-old son Shivaji II on the throne.
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