Maratha State and Maratha Confederacy MCQs with Explanations
About the Topic: Maratha State and Maratha Confederacy covers the rise of Maratha power, administration and the formation of the Maratha Confederacy. Practice MCQ Questions with answers and explanations.
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.
Ques: 2
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.
Ques: 3
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: 4
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: 5
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.