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Question (11)

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After Aurangzeb's death, Shahu was released by the

(A) British
(B) Portuguese
(C) Mughals
(D) French

Correct Answer: C

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The Mughals released Shahu after Aurangzeb's death.

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Question (12)

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Shahu's release led to

(A) Immediate British rule.
(B) A succession struggle within the Marathas.
(C) The end of the Maratha kingdom.
(D) A war with Mysore only.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

A dispute arose between the supporters of Shahu and Tarabai.

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Question (13)

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The title 'Peshwa' referred to the

(A) Commander of the navy.
(B) Prime Minister of the Maratha kingdom.
(C) Governor of Gingee.
(D) Chief priest at Raigad.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Peshwa was the chief minister of the Maratha state.

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Question (14)

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Under Shahu, the importance of the Peshwa increased mainly because

(A) Shahu abolished the monarchy.
(B) Administrative and military responsibilities were increasingly entrusted to the Peshwa.
(C) The Mughals demanded it.
(D) European powers insisted upon it.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Peshwas gradually became the most influential administrators.

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Question (15)

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Balaji Vishwanath is remembered primarily because he

(A) Defeated Ahmad Shah Abdali.
(B) Strengthened the office of the Peshwa.
(C) Founded the Maratha Navy.
(D) Captured Delhi permanently.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Balaji Vishwanath laid the foundation for the rise of the Peshwas.

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Question (16)

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Bajirao I believed that the Marathas should

(A) Remain confined to Maharashtra.
(B) Expand northwards while Mughal power was declining.
(C) Focus only on naval warfare.
(D) Form an alliance with the British.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Bajirao I took advantage of the weakening Mughal Empire.

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Question (17)

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Which development best explains the rapid expansion of Maratha influence under Bajirao I?

(A) Declining Mughal authority combined with energetic Maratha leadership.
(B) European military support alone.
(C) Complete absence of regional kingdoms.
(D) British financial assistance.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Bajirao's leadership coincided with Mughal decline.

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Question (18)

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Which statement best describes Bajirao I's military strategy?

(A) He preferred defensive warfare only.
(B) He relied on rapid cavalry movements and swift attacks.
(C) He depended mainly on naval battles.
(D) He avoided expanding beyond Maharashtra.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Bajirao's fast-moving cavalry campaigns were highly successful.

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Question (19)

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As Maratha power expanded, several influential families emerged. Which of the following was one of them?

(A) Holkar
(B) Lodi
(C) Slave Dynasty
(D) Sayyid Dynasty

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The Holkars were among the leading Maratha families.

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Question (20)

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Which conclusion best explains the survival of the Maratha state after Shivaji's death?

(A) The Marathas depended entirely on one ruler.
(B) Strong leadership by successive rulers and commanders enabled continued resistance and expansion.
(C) The Mughal Empire voluntarily protected the Marathas.
(D) European countries governed the Maratha kingdom.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Sambhaji, Rajaram, Tarabai, Shahu and the Peshwas together ensured the survival and growth of Maratha power.

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Question (11)

After Aurangzeb's death, Shahu was released by the

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Question (12)

Shahu's release led to

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Question (13)

The title 'Peshwa' referred to the

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Question (14)

Under Shahu, the importance of the Peshwa increased mainly because

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Question (15)

Balaji Vishwanath is remembered primarily because he

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Question (16)

Bajirao I believed that the Marathas should

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Question (17)

Which development best explains the rapid expansion of Maratha influence under Bajirao I?

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Question (18)

Which statement best describes Bajirao I's military strategy?

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Question (19)

As Maratha power expanded, several influential families emerged. Which of the following was one of them?

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Question (20)

Which conclusion best explains the survival of the Maratha state after Shivaji's death?

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