Maratha Empire MCQs for RAS
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RAS — Medieval Period — Maratha Empire
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Question 1 of 20
At which place did Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj take the oath of Swarajya establishment during his adolescence?
Question 2 of 20
How many times had Ahmed Shah Abdali invaded India before the Third Battle of Panipat?
Question 3 of 20
What was the 'Nadgaunda' in the context of Chauth distribution?
Question 4 of 20
The rise of the Maratha Empire in the mid-17th century is historically described not merely as a political event but as a revolutionary change in the geopolitics of the Indian subcontinent. Which specific concept served as the foundation for this empire?
Question 5 of 20
When Shivaji visited Agra in 1666, in which building was he kept under house arrest by Aurangzeb?
Question 6 of 20
Who was the 'nominal' Chhatrapati during the Treaty of Sangola?
Question 7 of 20
Who was Pratap Singh in the context of the post-1818 settlement?
Question 8 of 20
Which battle in the First Anglo-Maratha War resulted in a humiliating surrender for the British forces?
Question 9 of 20
Which Maratha leader helped restore Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II to the throne of Delhi during Madhavrao's reign?
Question 10 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 11 of 20
Which Mughal commander treacherously captured Sambhaji in 1689?
Question 12 of 20
Who was the commander of Shivaji's army who died while conquering the fort of Sinhagad (Kondana)?
Question 13 of 20
Which revenue systems are mentioned as part of the detailed analysis of the Maratha administration in the report outline?
Question 14 of 20
Where was Shivaji Bhosale born?
Question 15 of 20
Which of the following describes the strategy used by Shivaji to defeat the More family of Javali?
Question 16 of 20
Who was the last Peshwa mentioned in the list of succession provided in the text (ruling until 1818)?
Question 17 of 20
Consider the following pairs regarding Maratha administration: 1. Patil - Village Headman 2. Kulkarni - Accountant 3. Gotsabha - Royal Army Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Question 18 of 20
Who became the Peshwa immediately after Balaji Vishwanath?
Question 19 of 20
What percentage of his forts did Shivaji have to surrender under the Treaty of Purandar (approximate ratio based on numbers)?
Question 20 of 20