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QWhat was the role of the Gaekwads, Holkars, Scindias, and Bhonsales in the Maratha Empire?

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  • A They were the strongest of the knights who were given semi-autonomy by Madhav Rao ✔ ✖
  • B They were the main military leaders of the Maratha Empire ✔ ✖
  • C They were the highest-ranking officials in the Maratha government ✔ ✖
  • D They were the royal family members of the Maratha Empire ✔ ✖
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The Gaekwads, Holkars, Scindias, and Bhonsales were the strongest of the knights who were given semi-autonomy by Madhav Rao. They became known as the Gaekwads of Baroda, the Holkars of Indore and Malwa, the Scindias of Gwalior and Ujjain, and the Bhonsales of Nagpur.

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