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The Maratha Confederacy and the Dutch East India Company

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Which of the following was the founder of the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Shivaji Bhonsle

  2. Peshwa Bajirao I

  3. Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Sambhaji Bhonsle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaji Bhonsle was the founder of the Maratha Confederacy. He was a great warrior and administrator who established the Maratha kingdom in the 17th century.

What was the capital of the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Pune

  2. Satara

  3. Kolhapur

  4. Mumbai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Satara was the capital of the Maratha Confederacy. It was located in the western part of India and was a major center of trade and commerce.

Which of the following was the most powerful Maratha ruler?

  1. Shivaji Bhonsle

  2. Peshwa Bajirao I

  3. Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Sambhaji Bhonsle


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Peshwa Bajirao I was the most powerful Maratha ruler. He was a great military leader and expanded the Maratha kingdom to its greatest extent.

What was the main religion of the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Islam

  3. Buddhism

  4. Jainism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hinduism was the main religion of the Maratha Confederacy. The Marathas were devout Hindus and their religious beliefs played an important role in their culture and society.

Which of the following was the main language of the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Marathi

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. English


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marathi was the main language of the Maratha Confederacy. It is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of India.

What was the main economic activity of the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Manufacturing

  4. Mining


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture was the main economic activity of the Maratha Confederacy. The Marathas were primarily farmers and grew a variety of crops, including rice, wheat, and cotton.

Which of the following was the main military force of the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Cavalry

  2. Infantry

  3. Artillery

  4. Navy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cavalry was the main military force of the Maratha Confederacy. The Marathas were skilled horsemen and their cavalry was a formidable force on the battlefield.

What was the main political structure of the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Monarchy

  2. Republic

  3. Confederacy

  4. Empire


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Maratha Confederacy was a confederacy of Maratha clans. Each clan was ruled by its own chief and the confederacy was led by a peshwa, who was the chief minister.

Which of the following was the main rival of the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Mughal Empire

  2. Portuguese Empire

  3. Dutch East India Company

  4. British East India Company


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mughal Empire was the main rival of the Maratha Confederacy. The Mughals were a powerful Muslim empire that ruled over much of India in the 17th and 18th centuries.

What was the outcome of the Maratha-Mughal Wars?

  1. Maratha victory

  2. Mughal victory

  3. Stalemate

  4. Partition of India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Maratha-Mughal Wars were a series of conflicts between the Maratha Confederacy and the Mughal Empire. The wars ended in a stalemate, with neither side able to achieve a decisive victory.

Which of the following was the main cause of the decline of the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Internal conflicts

  2. External invasions

  3. Economic problems

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The decline of the Maratha Confederacy was caused by a combination of internal conflicts, external invasions, and economic problems.

When did the Maratha Confederacy finally collapse?

  1. 1761

  2. 1772

  3. 1803

  4. 1818


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Maratha Confederacy finally collapsed in 1818, after it was defeated by the British East India Company in the Third Anglo-Maratha War.

What was the impact of the Maratha Confederacy on Indian history?

  1. It helped to unify India

  2. It weakened the Mughal Empire

  3. It led to the rise of the British East India Company

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Maratha Confederacy had a significant impact on Indian history. It helped to unify India, weaken the Mughal Empire, and lead to the rise of the British East India Company.

Which of the following is a famous Maratha warrior?

  1. Shivaji Bhonsle

  2. Peshwa Bajirao I

  3. Balaji Vishwanath

  4. Sambhaji Bhonsle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaji Bhonsle is a famous Maratha warrior. He was the founder of the Maratha Confederacy and is considered to be one of the greatest warriors in Indian history.

Which of the following is a famous Maratha fort?

  1. Raigad Fort

  2. Sinhagad Fort

  3. Pratapgad Fort

  4. Torna Fort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raigad Fort is a famous Maratha fort. It was the capital of the Maratha Confederacy and is located in the Western Ghats of India.

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