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The Maratha Confederacy and the Danish East India Company

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Which Maratha ruler signed the treaty with the Danish East India Company in 1739?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Sambhaji

  3. Shahuji

  4. Balaji Baji Rao


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shahuji, the Chhatrapati of the Maratha Confederacy, signed the treaty with the Danish East India Company in 1739.

What was the primary reason for the Maratha Confederacy's alliance with the Danish East India Company?

  1. Economic cooperation

  2. Military assistance

  3. Territorial expansion

  4. Cultural exchange


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Maratha Confederacy sought economic cooperation with the Danish East India Company to boost trade and commerce in their respective territories.

Which Danish settlement in India became a significant trading hub due to the alliance with the Marathas?

  1. Tranquebar

  2. Serampore

  3. Calcutta

  4. Madras


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tranquebar, a Danish settlement on the Coromandel Coast, flourished as a trading hub due to the alliance with the Marathas.

How did the Danish East India Company benefit from the alliance with the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Access to Maratha ports

  2. Military protection

  3. Favorable trade terms

  4. Territorial concessions


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Danish East India Company secured favorable trade terms and concessions from the Maratha Confederacy, enhancing their commercial interests.

What was the impact of the alliance between the Maratha Confederacy and the Danish East India Company on European powers in India?

  1. Increased competition

  2. Diminished influence

  3. Enhanced cooperation

  4. Political instability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The alliance between the Maratha Confederacy and the Danish East India Company diminished the influence of other European powers in India.

Which Maratha general played a crucial role in negotiating the treaty with the Danish East India Company?

  1. Baji Rao I

  2. Balaji Vishwanath

  3. Peshwa Madhavrao I

  4. Nana Sahib


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Balaji Vishwanath, the Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy, played a key role in negotiating the treaty with the Danish East India Company.

What was the duration of the treaty signed between the Maratha Confederacy and the Danish East India Company?

  1. 10 years

  2. 20 years

  3. 30 years

  4. 50 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The treaty between the Maratha Confederacy and the Danish East India Company had a duration of 30 years.

Which Danish governor of Tranquebar played a significant role in strengthening the alliance with the Marathas?

  1. Christian Falck

  2. Nicolaus Mohr

  3. Peter Anker

  4. Jørgen Christian Fabricius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christian Falck, the Danish governor of Tranquebar, played a significant role in strengthening the alliance with the Marathas.

How did the alliance between the Maratha Confederacy and the Danish East India Company affect the political landscape of India?

  1. Increased Maratha dominance

  2. Weakened Mughal Empire

  3. Promoted regional stability

  4. Led to territorial conflicts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The alliance between the Maratha Confederacy and the Danish East India Company contributed to the increased dominance of the Marathas in India.

What was the primary commodity traded between the Maratha Confederacy and the Danish East India Company?

  1. Cotton textiles

  2. Spices

  3. Precious metals

  4. Manufactured goods


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cotton textiles were the primary commodity traded between the Maratha Confederacy and the Danish East India Company.

Which Maratha ruler succeeded Shahuji and continued the alliance with the Danish East India Company?

  1. Shivaji II

  2. Sambhaji II

  3. Rajaram II

  4. Tarabai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaji II succeeded Shahuji as the Chhatrapati of the Maratha Confederacy and continued the alliance with the Danish East India Company.

How did the alliance between the Maratha Confederacy and the Danish East India Company contribute to the economic development of both parties?

  1. Increased trade volume

  2. Technological advancements

  3. Improved infrastructure

  4. Enhanced agricultural productivity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The alliance between the Maratha Confederacy and the Danish East India Company primarily contributed to increased trade volume and economic prosperity for both parties.

Which Danish settlement in India served as the main trading post for the Danish East India Company during the alliance with the Marathas?

  1. Serampore

  2. Calcutta

  3. Madras

  4. Tranquebar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tranquebar served as the main trading post for the Danish East India Company during the alliance with the Marathas.

What was the primary objective of the Danish East India Company in establishing an alliance with the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Territorial expansion

  2. Military assistance

  3. Economic gains

  4. Cultural exchange


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Danish East India Company sought economic gains and enhanced trade opportunities by establishing an alliance with the Maratha Confederacy.

How did the alliance between the Maratha Confederacy and the Danish East India Company impact the political dynamics of the Indian subcontinent?

  1. Increased regional stability

  2. Weakened Mughal influence

  3. Promoted Maratha dominance

  4. Led to territorial conflicts


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The alliance between the Maratha Confederacy and the Danish East India Company contributed to the rise and dominance of the Marathas in the Indian subcontinent.

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