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RAS — Maratha Empire MCQs

Practice 20 free maratha empire multiple choice questions for RAS exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.

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RAS — Medieval Period — Maratha Empire

20 Questions • Instant results & explanations • Hindi & English

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Question 1 of 20

During which Peshwa's reign did the Marathas capture the Salsette and Bassein regions from the Portuguese?

Question 2 of 20

Arrange the following Peshwas in chronological order: 1. Balaji Baji Rao 2. Balaji Vishwanath 3. Madhavrao I 4. Baji Rao I

Question 3 of 20

Which two Mughal commanders were sent by Aurangzeb to subdue Shivaji, leading to the Treaty of Purandar?

Question 4 of 20

Which agreement is referred to when stating that the Marathas agreed to pay 10 lakh rupees annually to the Mughal Emperor?

Question 5 of 20

In the context of Maratha fort administration, what was the primary role of the 'Sabnis'?

Question 6 of 20

What percentage of the revenue was 'Chauth'?

Question 7 of 20

Identify the incorrect pair regarding the Maratha Confederacy and their seats of power established by Baji Rao I:

Question 8 of 20

Who was Pratap Singh in the context of the post-1818 settlement?

Question 9 of 20

What happened to the office of the Peshwa after the Treaty of Sangola?

Question 10 of 20

Which two ministers in the Ashtapradhan Mandal were NOT required to lead military campaigns?

Question 11 of 20

Who is credited with reorganizing the Maratha power after the debacle of the Third Battle of Panipat?

Question 12 of 20

In which year did the Third Battle of Panipat take place?

Question 13 of 20

In the Third Battle of Panipat (1761), who was the formal (nominal) commander of the Maratha army?

Question 14 of 20

What did the inscription 'Sri Raja Shivchhatrapati' on the coins signify?

Question 15 of 20

Which Maratha Peshwa adopted the 'Guerrilla Warfare' (Ganimi Kava) strategy extensively?

Question 16 of 20

What excuse did Shivaji make to escape from house arrest in Agra?

Question 17 of 20

Identify the correct sequence of Shivaji's life events: 1. Birth 2. Coronation 3. Afzal Khan Incident 4. Escape from Agra

Question 18 of 20

Shivaji's revenue system was largely based on the reforms of which earlier administrator?

Question 19 of 20

Identify the Peshwa who fought 41 battles and never lost a single one.

Question 20 of 20

Which of the following titles was NOT adopted by Shivaji Maharaj during his coronation?

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