Maratha Empire: History, Rulers and Expansion Quiz

Question 1

Who was the founder of the Maratha Empire?

Accepted Answer

Shivaji Maharaj

Answer

Aurangzeb

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Bajirao I

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Dara Shikoh

Question 2

In which year was Shivaji Maharaj crowned?

Accepted Answer

1674

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1690

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1664

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1680

Question 3

Under which ruler did the Maratha Empire reach its maximum expansion?

Accepted Answer

Bajirao I

Answer

Nanasaheb Peshwa

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Shivaji Maharaj

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Balaji Vishwanath

Question 4

What was the position of 'Peshwa' in the Maratha Empire?

Accepted Answer

Prime Minister

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Justice Minister

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Revenue Officer

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Military General

Question 5

What was the main difference between Bajirao I and Shivaji Maharaj in terms of their military strategy?

Accepted Answer

Shivaji was defensive, Bajirao was aggressive

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Both were purely aggressive

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Both were only naval powers

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Shivaji sided with foreign powers

Question 6

What was the capital of the Maratha Empire?

Accepted Answer

Raigad

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Pune

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Nagpur

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Ahmednagar

Question 7

Against which powerful empire did Shivaji Maharaj struggle?

Accepted Answer

Mughal Empire

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British Empire

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Ottoman Empire

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Afghan Empire

Question 8

In which region was there the primary rivalry between the Maratha and Mughal Empires?

Accepted Answer

Deccan

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Punjab

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Gujarat

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Bengal

Question 9

What position did Balaji Vishwanath hold in the Maratha Empire?

Accepted Answer

First Peshwa

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Military Commander

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Judge

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Foreign Minister

Question 10

What was the difference in Maratha power between the early and later phases of the empire?

Accepted Answer

From regional to all-India power

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From defensive to neutral

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From agriculture to commerce based

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From naval to land power

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