Which of the following battle was fought between Maharani Tarabai and Shahu Maharaj?
Correct Answer:
(A)
a. Battle of Khed
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42
Consider the following statements regarding Maharani Tarabai:
Tarabai Bhosle was married to Rajaram Bhonsle 1.
She became the queen of the Maratha empire in 1789.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
At the age of eight, Tarabai got married to Rajaram Bhonsle 1. She became the queen of the Maratha empire in 1789 when Rajaram Bhonsle was crowned Chhatrapati of the Maratha Kingdom.
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43
After the death of her husband, Rani Tarabai took up the title of:
Correct Answer:
(B)
Regent of Maratha Empire
The second phase of her life started when she took up the title of the regent of the Maratha Empire after the death of her husband. Her father’s guidance and teaching during the early stage of her life made her well-versed in civil, political and military affairs and it helped her command the Maratha Empire.
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44
Consider the following statements:
Tarabai entered into a conflict with Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao or Nana Saheb 1.
Tarabai allied with other Maratha kings to fight against Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
She not only fought against the Mughals and other Muslim rulers, but she also faced a civil war within the Maratha Empire itself. She entered into a conflict with Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao or Nana Saheb 1, who was the Peshwa of Marathas.
Maharani Tarabai allied with other Maratha kings to fight against Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao. However, despite early setbacks, Peshwa managed to inflict a heavy defeat on the forces of Tarabai and her allies.
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45
Which king fought a brief war with his aunt Tarabai in an internecine conflict to gain the Maratha throne in 1708?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Shahu Bhonsle I
Chhatrapati Shahu Bhonsle I did fight a brief war with his aunt Tarabai in 1708 to gain the Maratha throne. This conflict was a result of the internecine strife that arose after the death of Aurangzeb, where Shahu, released from Mughal captivity, sought to claim his rightful inheritance.