The Decline of the Maratha Confederacy
| Description: The Maratha Confederacy was a powerful political and military alliance in India from the 17th to the 19th century. It was founded by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1674 and reached its peak under Peshwa Bajirao I in the early 18th century. However, the confederacy began to decline in the mid-18th century due to internal conflicts, external threats, and the rise of the British East India Company. This quiz will test your knowledge of the decline of the Maratha Confederacy. | |
| Number of Questions: 10 | |
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| Tags: maratha confederacy decline internal conflicts external threats british east india company |
Which of the following was not a factor in the decline of the Maratha Confederacy?
Which of the following internal conflicts weakened the Maratha Confederacy?
Which of the following external threats contributed to the decline of the Maratha Confederacy?
How did the British East India Company contribute to the decline of the Maratha Confederacy?
Which of the following battles marked the beginning of the decline of the Maratha Confederacy?
Who was the Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy at the time of the Battle of Panipat (1761)?
Which of the following Maratha chiefs defected to the British East India Company during the Third Anglo-Maratha War?
Which of the following was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy?
In which year did the British East India Company annex the Maratha Confederacy?
What was the impact of the decline of the Maratha Confederacy on Indian history?