27 Important questions on the Marathas

1. Who was the first person to unite the Marathas ?

Ans. Shivaji.

2. Who was the founder of Marathas empire ?

Ans. Shivaji.

3. What was the dream of Shivaji ?

Ans. To establish a vast Marathas empire and drag foreigners out of the country.

4. By whom was shivaji greatly impressed ?

Ans. His mother Jija Bai.

5. What was Shivaji’s first Military achievement ?

Ans. His first military achievement was the capturing of the Torna Fort 8f Bijapur in 1446 AD.

6. When and where Shivaji made his capital ?

Ans. 1656 AD, Raigarh.

7. When did Shivaji fight a war with Bijapur state ?

Ans. In 1659 AD, Afzal Khan of Bijapur was killed in this war . and Shivaji got a huge looty.

8. Aurangzeb sent whom against Shivaji ?

Ans. Shaista Khan, but he had to flee from the battle field.

9. Shivaji plundered which city of Gujarat and when ?

Ans. Surat, in 1664 AD.

10. To crush whom did Aurangzeb send Raja Jaisingh of Amber ?

Ans. Shivaji. Raja Jai Singh captured many Marathas forts and compelled him to make peace.

11. Between whom the treaty of Purandara was singned?

Ans. Shivaji and Aurangzeb.

12. When did Shivaji attend the court of Aurangzeb ?

Ans. In 1666 AD.

13. When was Shivaji imprisoned in the court of Aurangzeb ?

Ans. In 1666 AD.

14. When did Shivaji again loot Surat ?

Ans. In 1670 AD.

15. When did Shivaji celebrate his coronation ?

Ans. In 1674 AD.

16. Which of his son did Shivaji send in the service of Aurangzeb ?

Ans. Shambhaji.

17. By how many ministers Shivaji was assisted

Ans. Eight ministers.

IS. The council of eight ministers of Shivaji was known by which name ?

Ans. Ashtha Pradhan.

19. Which was the most important post in Shivaji’s council ?

Ans. Peshwa (Prime Minister).

20. Which was the second most important post in Shivaji’s council ?

Ans. Amatya (Finance Minister).

21. What was the tax system of Shivaji ?

Ans. The land revenue was fixed at 2/5th of the total produce. The Chauth and the Sardeshmukhi were also the main source of income of the state.

22. What was the Chauth ?

Ans. Shivaji used to plunder the neighboring states and small principalities. They were always in fear of Shivaji’s raid. They entered into an agreement with Shivaji and he assured them not to attack and plunder them by paying a tax called Chauth. The Chauth was l/4th of the standard revenue.

23. What was Sardeshmukhi ?

Ans. Sardeshmukhi was also a tax paid by the territories and principalities so that Marathas might also fight for them and save them from other invaders. Sardeshmukhi was charged 1/4th the standard revenue.

24. Aurangzeb called whom by the name of “Pahari Chuha” ?

Ans. Shivaji.

25. In which war strategy Marathas were very popular ?

Ans. Guerilla war.

26. Which title did Shivaji assume and swear for the protection of Brahmans ?

Ans. Hindu Padshahi and saviour of the religion.

27. When did Shivaji die ?

Ans. In 1680 AD.