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The Early Years of the Maratha Confederacy

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Who was the founder of the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath

  3. Sambhaji Maharaj

  4. Rajaram Chhatrapati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is considered the founder of the Maratha Confederacy.

In which year was the Maratha Confederacy established?

  1. 1674

  2. 1664

  3. 1680

  4. 1690


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Maratha Confederacy was established in 1674.

What was the capital of the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Raigad

  2. Satara

  3. Pune

  4. Kolhapur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raigad was the capital of the Maratha Confederacy.

Who was the first Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Moropant Pingle

  2. Balaji Vishwanath

  3. Nana Saheb Peshwa

  4. Bajirao I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moropant Pingle was the first Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy.

What was the system of governance in the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Monarchy

  2. Republic

  3. Confederacy

  4. Oligarchy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Maratha Confederacy was a confederacy of Maratha clans.

Which Maratha ruler expanded the confederacy's territory significantly?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Shahuji Maharaj


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shahuji Maharaj expanded the confederacy's territory significantly.

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Lion of Maharashtra'?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Shahuji Maharaj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was known as the 'Lion of Maharashtra'.

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Maratha Alexander'?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Shahuji Maharaj


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajaram Chhatrapati was known as the 'Maratha Alexander'.

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Great Maratha'?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Shahuji Maharaj


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shahuji Maharaj was known as the 'Great Maratha'.

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Bajirao Ballal'?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Bajirao I


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bajirao I was known as the 'Bajirao Ballal'.

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Madhavrao Peshwa'?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Madhavrao I


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhavrao I was known as the 'Madhavrao Peshwa'.

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Nana Saheb Peshwa'?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Nana Saheb Peshwa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nana Saheb Peshwa was known as the 'Nana Saheb Peshwa'.

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Last Peshwa'?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Bajirao II


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bajirao II was known as the 'Last Peshwa'.

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Maratha Machiavelli'?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Nana Saheb Peshwa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nana Saheb Peshwa was known as the 'Maratha Machiavelli'.

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Maratha Hannibal'?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj

  3. Rajaram Chhatrapati

  4. Bajirao I


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bajirao I was known as the 'Maratha Hannibal'.

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