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The Maratha Confederacy and the Nizam of Hyderabad

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Who was the founder of the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Peshwa Bajirao I

  3. Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Nana Sahib


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaji Bhonsle, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was the founder of the Maratha Confederacy.

Which Maratha ruler defeated the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb at the Battle of Panipat in 1761?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Peshwa Bajirao I

  3. Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Sadashivrao Bhau


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sadashivrao Bhau, the commander-in-chief of the Maratha army, defeated the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb at the Battle of Panipat in 1761.

Who was the first Nizam of Hyderabad?

  1. Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I

  2. Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan Siddiqi

  3. Nizam Ali Khan

  4. Mir Osman Ali Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I, also known as Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan Siddiqi, was the first Nizam of Hyderabad.

Which Nizam of Hyderabad signed the Treaty of Bassein with the British East India Company in 1802?

  1. Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I

  2. Mir Qamar-ud-din Khan Siddiqi

  3. Nizam Ali Khan

  4. Mir Osman Ali Khan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nizam Ali Khan, the second Nizam of Hyderabad, signed the Treaty of Bassein with the British East India Company in 1802.

The Maratha Confederacy and the Nizam of Hyderabad were often at odds with each other. What was the main cause of their conflict?

  1. Territorial disputes

  2. Religious differences

  3. Economic rivalry

  4. Political power struggles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main cause of conflict between the Maratha Confederacy and the Nizam of Hyderabad was political power struggles.

Which Maratha ruler invaded Hyderabad in 1751 and forced the Nizam to pay a large indemnity?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Peshwa Bajirao I

  3. Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Raghoji I Bhonsle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raghoji I Bhonsle, the Maratha ruler of Nagpur, invaded Hyderabad in 1751 and forced the Nizam to pay a large indemnity.

The Maratha Confederacy and the Nizam of Hyderabad eventually became allies against a common enemy. Who was this enemy?

  1. The Mughal Empire

  2. The British East India Company

  3. The French East India Company

  4. Tipu Sultan of Mysore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Maratha Confederacy and the Nizam of Hyderabad eventually became allies against a common enemy, the British East India Company.

Which Maratha ruler signed the Treaty of Purandar with the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1772?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Peshwa Bajirao I

  3. Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Madhavrao I


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhavrao I, the Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy, signed the Treaty of Purandar with the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1772.

The Maratha Confederacy and the Nizam of Hyderabad were both defeated by the British East India Company in the Anglo-Maratha Wars. Which Anglo-Maratha War was the most decisive?

  1. First Anglo-Maratha War (1775-1782)

  2. Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803-1805)

  3. Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818) was the most decisive Anglo-Maratha War, resulting in the defeat of the Maratha Confederacy and the Nizam of Hyderabad by the British East India Company.

After the defeat of the Maratha Confederacy and the Nizam of Hyderabad, the British East India Company annexed their territories. Which British province was created as a result?

  1. Bombay Presidency

  2. Madras Presidency

  3. Bengal Presidency

  4. Hyderabad Presidency


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

After the defeat of the Maratha Confederacy and the Nizam of Hyderabad, the British East India Company annexed their territories and created the Hyderabad Presidency.

The Maratha Confederacy and the Nizam of Hyderabad were both known for their cultural achievements. Which of the following is a famous example of Maratha architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Shaniwar Wada

  4. Qutub Minar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shaniwar Wada is a famous example of Maratha architecture. It was the palace of the Peshwas of the Maratha Confederacy.

Which of the following is a famous example of Hyderabadi cuisine?

  1. Biryani

  2. Haleem

  3. Nihari

  4. Kebabs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biryani is a famous example of Hyderabadi cuisine. It is a rice dish made with meat, vegetables, and spices.

The Maratha Confederacy and the Nizam of Hyderabad both played a significant role in Indian history. Which of the following is a legacy of their rule?

  1. The Maratha Empire

  2. The Nizam State

  3. The Indian National Congress

  4. The British Raj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Maratha Empire is a legacy of the Maratha Confederacy. It was one of the largest empires in Indian history.

The Maratha Confederacy and the Nizam of Hyderabad are both remembered for their contributions to Indian culture. Which of the following is a famous example of Maratha literature?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Tukaram Abhangas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tukaram Abhangas is a famous example of Maratha literature. It is a collection of devotional poems written by the Marathi saint Tukaram.

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