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QWho was Shivaji?

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  • A The founder of the Maratha Empire ✔ ✖
  • B A British East India Company official ✔ ✖
  • C The last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire ✔ ✖
  • D An important Mughal Emperor ✔ ✖
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Shivaji was the founder of the Maratha Empire, which rose to dominate much of the Indian subcontinent in the 18th century. He established Hindavi Swarajya, meaning "self-rule of Hindus," and revolted against the Adil Shahi dynasty and the Mughals to carve out a kingdom with Raigad as his capital.

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