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    Maratha Empire

    Rumman Ansari November 30, -0001 1 views
    Test your knowledge of Maratha Empire History with this quiz! This Maratha Empire History MCQ quiz consists of multiple choice questions about the history of the Maratha Empire, from its origin to its demise. See how much you know about the Maratha Empire and its associated people, dynasties and events.
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    MCQ 1
    who is the founder of Maratha empire?
    MCQ 2
    Who was the 1st wife of Shivaji?
    MCQ 3
    In which years Shivaji attacks Shaista Khan?
    MCQ 4
    In which year Shivaji sack the Surat?
    MCQ 5
    Treaty of Purandar signed between
    MCQ 6
    Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were taken by
    MCQ 7
    Who was the first Peshwa?
    MCQ 8
    Who was the second Chhatrapati of Maratha Empire?
    MCQ 9
    In which years Shivaji captured by Aurangzeb?
    MCQ 10
    In which year Shivaji became Chhatrapati?
    MCQ 11
    Who was the mother of Shivaji?
    MCQ 12
    Who was the father of Bajirao I?
    MCQ 13
    Who was the Personal Advisor of Sambhaji?
    MCQ 14
    At the time of Rajaram which one is the capital of Maratha Empire?
    MCQ 15
    Who was named as "Senakarte"?
    MCQ 16
    Which one of the following is the son of Shivaji?
    MCQ 17
    In which year Shivaji was died?
    MCQ 18
    Which year Balaji Biswanath appointed as Peshwa?
    MCQ 19
    In which year Rajaram became Chhatrapati?
    MCQ 20
    In which years Sambhaji died?
    MCQ 21
    In which year Balaji Vishwanath died?
    MCQ 22
    In which year Bajirao became a Peshwa?
    MCQ 23
    Who was the first Peshwa try to attack in Delhi?
    MCQ 24
    Battle of Palkhed fought between
    MCQ 25
    Mastani was the wife of
    MCQ 26
    Who creates Hindu-Pat-Padshahi?
    MCQ 27
    Shamsher Bahadur is the son of
    MCQ 28
    Who was known as Nanasaheb?
    MCQ 29
    In which year Shahuji died?
    MCQ 30
    In which year Madhav Rao I became a Peshwa?
    MCQ 31
    Shaniwar Wada located at
    MCQ 32
    First Anglo-Maratha War started in
    MCQ 33
    Who killed Narayan Rao?
    MCQ 34
    What was the brief extent of the Maratha Empire at its peak in 1758?
    MCQ 35
    What was the confederacy of Maratha states created by Madhav Rao to effectively manage the large empire?
    MCQ 36
    When did Maratha rule officially begin?
    MCQ 37
    What was the Maratha Empire also known as?
    MCQ 38
    Who is credited for ending Mughal control over the Indian subcontinent?
    MCQ 39
    What was the name of the Maratha kingdom established in Thanjavur?
    MCQ 40
    Which of the following states was not under Maratha control at the peak of their empire in 1758?
    MCQ 41
    Who played a key role in the expansion of Maratha rule?
    MCQ 42
    Who reinstated Maratha authority over North India after the Third Battle of Panipat?
    MCQ 43
    What was the confederacy of Maratha states created by Madhav Rao I?
    MCQ 44
    Which event led to the First Anglo-Maratha War?
    MCQ 45
    What was the role of Balaji Vishwanath in the Maratha Empire?
    MCQ 46
    Who succeeded Shivaji as the Maratha ruler?
    MCQ 47
    What was the capital of the Maratha Empire under Shivaji?
    MCQ 48
    Which dynasty did Shivaji revolt against?
    MCQ 49
    What was the outcome of the Third Battle of Panipat for the Maratha Empire?
    MCQ 50
    What was the cause of the decline of the Maratha Empire?
    MCQ 51
    Which of the following Maratha leaders is known for his naval prowess?
    MCQ 52
    Who were the Gaekwads, Holkars, Scindias, Bhonsales, Jadhavs, Dabhades, and Puars?
    MCQ 53
    Who intervened in a Peshwa family succession struggle in Pune, leading to the First Anglo-Maratha War?
    MCQ 54
    Who became the Maratha ruler after a brief struggle with his aunt Tarabai?
    MCQ 55
    Which battle did the Maratha Army lose in 1761?
    MCQ 56
    When did the First Anglo-Maratha War take place?
    MCQ 57
    Who were the Peshwas?
    MCQ 58
    Who was Shivaji?
    MCQ 59
    What was the role of the Gaekwads, Holkars, Scindias, and Bhonsales in the Maratha Empire?
    MCQ 60
    What was the outcome of the Second and Third Anglo-Maratha Wars?
    MCQ 61
    Who became the Maratha ruler after his release from Mughal captivity?
    MCQ 62
    Who played a key role in the expansion of Maratha rule as Peshwas or prime ministers of the empire?
    MCQ 63
    Who succeeded Shivaji as the Chhatrapati of the Maratha kingdom?
    MCQ 64
    Who defeated the Portuguese and Chikka Deva Raya of Mysore?
    MCQ 65
    What is the significance of the Thanjavur Maratha Kingdom in the history of Maratha Empire?
    MCQ 66
    Who headed south in 1681 to nullify the alliance between Sambhaji's rebel son and the Marathas?
    MCQ 67
    How many troops did Aurangzeb have when he headed south in 1681?
    MCQ 68
    Who led the Marathas successfully against the Mughals for eight years after Sambhaji's death?
    MCQ 69
    What is Hindavi Swarajya?
    MCQ 70
    How many forts did the Maratha dominion have at the time of Shivaji's death?
    MCQ 71
    How many cavalry soldiers did the Maratha dominion have at the time of Shivaji's death?
    MCQ 72
    Which modern-day state did Mahadji's forces conquer?
    MCQ 73
    Who gave semi-autonomy to the strongest aristocracy in order to effectively manage the large empire?
    MCQ 74
    Who became de facto rulers and regents for the infant Peshwa Madhavrao II after the death of Peshwa Madhavrao I?
    MCQ 75
    Who led the Marathas to victory over the Jats and Rohilla Afghans, and took control of Delhi for the next three decades?
    MCQ 76
    Which ruler refused to pay tribute to Mahadji and was subsequently conquered by him?
    MCQ 77
    Which battle was fought between the Marathas under the command of Tukojirao Holkar and Tipu Sultan?
    MCQ 78
    Which feudal lords refused to pay tribute to Mahadji Shinde?
    MCQ 79
    Who was instrumental in resurrecting Maratha power after the Third Battle of Panipat?
    MCQ 80
    Which battle was fought between the Marathas and Tipu Sultan?
    MCQ 81
    Who did Mahadji Shinde intervene to protect and restore to the throne in Delhi?