Maratha Empire MCQs for LDC
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LDC — Medieval Period — Maratha Empire
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Question 1 of 20
The battles of Bhima-Koregaon and Khadki are associated with which war?
Question 2 of 20
Who was the 'nominal' Chhatrapati during the Treaty of Sangola?
Question 3 of 20
Which minister in the Ashtapradhan was responsible for managing the state's intelligence/spy network?
Question 4 of 20
Which of the following was NOT a duty of the 'Panditrao'?
Question 5 of 20
What does the term 'Desh' refer to in the context of Maratha geography?
Question 6 of 20
In the Maratha village administration, who was the hereditary officer responsible for maintaining land records?
Question 7 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Bara Balutedar' system: 1. It consisted of 12 service provider castes. 2. They were paid in cash salaries from the central treasury. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Question 8 of 20
At which place did Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj take the oath of Swarajya establishment during his adolescence?
Question 9 of 20
Which of these pairs is correctly matched regarding Fort Officials?
Question 10 of 20
Who famously said, 'Strike at the trunk of the drying tree, and the branches will fall off themselves'?
Question 11 of 20
Which of the following statements about the 'Peshwa' in the Ashtapradhan is correct?
Question 12 of 20
What was the role of the 'Gotsabha' in the Maratha judicial system?
Question 13 of 20
The conquest of Javali was significant for Shivaji's future expansionist policies. The More family of Javali were jagirdars of which power?
Question 14 of 20
The Treaty of Bassein (1802) essentially marked the end of Maratha independence because:
Question 15 of 20
Assertion (A): Shivaji did not make the posts of his ministers hereditary. Reason (R): He wanted to prevent the rise of feudalism and ensure ministers remained servants of the state.
Question 16 of 20
The Third Anglo-Maratha War began with conflict involving which group?
Question 17 of 20
The Treaty of 1719, termed as the 'Maratha Magna Carta', was signed between Balaji Vishwanath and whom?
Question 18 of 20
Which saint refused the financial assistance offered by Shivaji?
Question 19 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the agreement between Balaji Vishwanath and the Syed Brothers (Husain Ali Khan): 1. The Mughal Emperor recognized Shahu's right to 'Swaraj'. 2. Marathas were allowed to collect Chauth and Sardeshmukhi from the Deccan. 3. Shahu agreed to provide 15,000 soldiers to the Mughals. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 20 of 20