Maratha Empire MCQs for CET 12th Level
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CET 12th Level — Medieval Period — Maratha Empire
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Question 1 of 20
Which territories did Bajirao I capture from the Portuguese?
Question 2 of 20
After the defeat in the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1818), where was Peshwa Bajirao II exiled?
Question 3 of 20
Under whose leadership did the Maratha Empire reach its territorial zenith, stretching from 'Attock to Cuttack'?
Question 4 of 20
Assertion (A): The Bhakti Movement in Maharashtra created a social environment conducive to the rise of the Maratha Empire. Reason (R): The Varkari saints promoted a shared 'Maharashtra Dharma' and loosened caste barriers.
Question 5 of 20
The Battle of Kheda (1707) was fought between whom?
Question 6 of 20
Who assassinated Peshwa Narayanrao in 1773?
Question 7 of 20
What happened to the 'Lion' in the phrase 'Gad aala pan Sinha gela'?
Question 8 of 20
Who was the father of Peshwa Bajirao I?
Question 9 of 20
Which diplomatic event followed the death of Nana Phadnavis in 1800?
Question 10 of 20
Which Mughal prince released Shahu in 1707 AD?
Question 11 of 20
Which Peshwa is associated with the statement: 'He died of a broken heart after the disaster at Panipat'?
Question 12 of 20
The 'Treaty of Sangola' made the Peshwa's office:
Question 13 of 20
In the Maratha village administration, who was the hereditary officer responsible for maintaining land records?
Question 14 of 20
Which Maratha leader organized the 'Barbhai Council' to oppose Raghunath Rao?
Question 15 of 20
Who was Shivaji's political guru or guardian?
Question 16 of 20
Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Bara Balutedars' ?
Question 17 of 20
Where did Rajaram take shelter after leaving Maharashtra due to Mughal pressure?
Question 18 of 20
Which Mughal commander was sent by Aurangzeb against Shivaji and was forced to flee after losing his fingers?
Question 19 of 20
Who made the famous statement to Shahu: "Let us strike at the trunk of the withering tree, the branches will fall off themselves"?
Question 20 of 20