Battles of the Maratha Empire

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Which battle marked the beginning of the Maratha Empire?

  1. Battle of Pratapgarh

  2. Battle of Panipat

  3. Battle of Kharda

  4. Battle of Sinhagad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Pratapgarh took place in 1659 and is considered the first major victory of the Maratha Empire.

Who was the founder of the Maratha Empire?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Bajirao I

  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Madhavrao Peshwa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which battle is known as the 'Second Panipat'?

  1. Battle of Panipat (1761)

  2. Battle of Panipat (1526)

  3. Battle of Panipat (1739)

  4. Battle of Panipat (1658)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Panipat (1761) is often referred to as the 'Second Panipat' as it was the second major battle fought at Panipat.

Which Maratha general defeated the Mughal army at the Battle of Palkhed?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Bajirao I

  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Madhavrao Peshwa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bajirao I, also known as Bajirao Ballal, led the Maratha army to victory at the Battle of Palkhed in 1728.

Which battle marked the end of the Maratha Empire?

  1. Battle of Panipat (1761)

  2. Battle of Kharda

  3. Battle of Sinhagad

  4. Battle of Koregaon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Panipat (1761) is considered to be the end of the Maratha Empire as it resulted in a decisive defeat for the Marathas.

Who was the Peshwa of the Maratha Empire during the Battle of Panipat (1761)?

  1. Balaji Baji Rao

  2. Bajirao I

  3. Madhavrao Peshwa

  4. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Balaji Baji Rao was the Peshwa of the Maratha Empire during the Battle of Panipat (1761).

Which Maratha general led the Maratha army at the Battle of Koregaon?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Bajirao I

  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Madhavrao Peshwa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath led the Maratha army at the Battle of Koregaon in 1795.

Which Maratha general defeated the Portuguese at the Battle of Vasai?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Bajirao I

  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Madhavrao Peshwa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaji personally led the Maratha army to victory at the Battle of Vasai in 1661.

Which Maratha general defeated the Mughal army at the Battle of Kharda?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Bajirao I

  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Madhavrao Peshwa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaji led the Maratha army to victory at the Battle of Kharda in 1657.

Which Maratha general defeated the Mughal army at the Battle of Sinhagad?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Bajirao I

  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Madhavrao Peshwa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaji led the Maratha army to victory at the Battle of Sinhagad in 1670.

Which Maratha general defeated the Mughal army at the Battle of Surat?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Bajirao I

  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Madhavrao Peshwa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaji led the Maratha army to victory at the Battle of Surat in 1664.

Which Maratha general defeated the Mughal army at the Battle of Raigarh?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Bajirao I

  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Madhavrao Peshwa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaji led the Maratha army to victory at the Battle of Raigarh in 1679.

Which Maratha general defeated the Mughal army at the Battle of Satara?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Bajirao I

  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Madhavrao Peshwa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaji led the Maratha army to victory at the Battle of Satara in 1673.

Which Maratha general defeated the Mughal army at the Battle of Kolhapur?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Bajirao I

  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Madhavrao Peshwa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaji led the Maratha army to victory at the Battle of Kolhapur in 1674.

Which Maratha general defeated the Mughal army at the Battle of Bijapur?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Bajirao I

  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Madhavrao Peshwa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaji led the Maratha army to victory at the Battle of Bijapur in 1665.

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