Correct Answer:
(D)
Raigarh
Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, was formally crowned as Chhatrapati (emperor) of his domain at Raigarh Fort on June 6, 1674, in a lavish ceremony. This coronation marked the beginning of the Maratha Swaraj (self-rule) in India.
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22
Which of the following writers was present in the courts of Shivaji and the Bundela King Chhatrasal?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Kavi Bhushan
Kavi Bhushan was a renowned Indian poet who served in the courts of both the Maratha king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and the Bundela king, Chhatrasal. He is known for his Brajbhasha poetry, which included Sanskrit, Arabic, and Persian words. Chhatrasal was a patron of the arts and his court also housed other noted poets, including Lal Kavi and Bakhshi Hansaraj, who helped Chhatrasal gain fame.
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23
When were the two new posts Hukumat Panha and Pant Pratinidhi to the “Ashtapradhan Mandal”?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Chhatrapati Rajaram
The two new posts, Hukumat Panha and Pant Pratinidhi, were added to the Ashtapradhan Mandal during the period of Chhatrapati Rajaram. The Ashtapradhan Mandal was a council of eight ministers established by Shivaji to assist in administering his kingdom.
Ques:
24
Shivaji submitted to Jai Singh and signed the treaty of:
Correct Answer:
(B)
Purandhar
The Treaty of Purandar was signed on June 11, 1665, between the Rajput ruler Jai Singh I, who was commander of the Mughal Empire, and Maratha Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shivaji was forced to sign the agreement after Jai Singh besieged Purandar fort.
Ques:
25
Name the religious personality who exercised a great influence over Shivaji:
Correct Answer:
(D)
Guru Ram Das
Guru Ram Das was a spiritual guru of Shivaji. Shivaji gave a Sanad to the fort of Parli to Ramdas. The fort was later renamed Sajjangad. Ramdas not only spiritually, but also advised Shivaji on tactical and warfare strategies.
Ques:
26
Consider the following statements regarding Rajaram Bhonsale:
He was the last king of Maratha Empire.
He was elder brother of Sambhaji.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Neither 1 Nor 2
Rajaram Bhonsale, also known as Ram Raaje, was the third king (Chhatrapati) of the Maratha Kingdom, who ruled from 1689 to his death in 1700. He was the second son of Shivaji, the founder of the kingdom, and younger brother of Sambhaji whom he succeeded.
Ques:
27
Rajaram was born to:
Correct Answer:
(B)
Soyarabai
Rajaram was born in the Bhonsle dynasty to Shivaji and his second wife, Soyarabai, on 24 February 1670. He was thirteen years younger than his brother, Sambhaji.
Ques:
28
After the execution of Sambhaji by the Mughals, Rajaram was informally crowned at:
Correct Answer:
(A)
Raigad
After the execution of Sambhaji by the Mughals, Rajaram was informally crowned at Raigad on 12 March 1689. Rajaram then moved towards to the Bhavani temple at Pratapgad. As he went inspecting the fortresses that lay along the route, he had them provisioned and armed.
Ques:
29
Which Mughal city was plundered and set on fire by Rajaram?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Jalna
Rajaram led a large Maratha force to attack the Mughal city of Jalna which he successfully plundered and set on fire. Entering the Godavari valley, he plundered Paithan, Beed and other Mughal-occupied towns along the river banks.
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30
Consider the following statements:
Rajaram married four times in his life.
Rajaram was renowned as the king or Chhatrapati of the Maratha empire.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B)
2 only
Raja Ram married three times in his life. The first marriage was when he was about the age of 10 and was married to Jankibai, the army chief and the daughter of Shivaji’s army general, Prataprao Gujar. Raja Ram had another wife named Tarabai, the daughter of Hambirrao Mohite, the army general who followed Prataprao and Rajasbai from the authoritative Ghatge household of Kagal.
After the death of Sambhaji, Raja Ram was renowned as the king or Chhatrapati of the Maratha empire.