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Who constructed the five astronomical observatories called Jantar Mantar?
Who constructed the five astronomical observatories called Jantar Mantar?
Sawai Jai Singh
In which year was the Khalsa institution established?
In which year was the Khalsa institution established?
1699
Who led the Khalsa in a revolt against Mughal authority after Guru Gobind Singh's death?
Who led the Khalsa in a revolt against Mughal authority after Guru Gobind Singh's death?
Banda Bahadur
What was the combined forces of the Sikhs under various leaders called?
What was the combined forces of the Sikhs under various leaders called?
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Name the bands formed by the Sikhs under able leaders in the eighteenth century.
Name the bands formed by the Sikhs under able leaders in the eighteenth century.
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What happened to Banda Bahadur in 1716?
What happened to Banda Bahadur in 1716?
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What were the major military campaigns led by Baji Rao I?
What were the major military campaigns led by Baji Rao I?
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By the 1730s, what title was the Maratha king recognized as in the Deccan peninsula?
By the 1730s, what title was the Maratha king recognized as in the Deccan peninsula?
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Which regions did the Marathas expand into after raiding Delhi in 1737?
Which regions did the Marathas expand into after raiding Delhi in 1737?
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What was the impact of Maratha expansion on other rulers?
What was the impact of Maratha expansion on other rulers?
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In addition to military campaigns, what did the Marathas develop to strengthen their rule?
In addition to military campaigns, what did the Marathas develop to strengthen their rule?
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What were the revenue demands introduced by the Marathas after conquest?
What were the revenue demands introduced by the Marathas after conquest?
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What system was introduced by the Khalsa to offer protection to cultivators?
What system was introduced by the Khalsa to offer protection to cultivators?
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According to Guru Gobind Singh, what was the destiny of the Khalsa?
According to Guru Gobind Singh, what was the destiny of the Khalsa?
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Who successfully resisted the Mughal governors and Ahmad Shah Abdali?
Who successfully resisted the Mughal governors and Ahmad Shah Abdali?
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Which Sikh leader declared sovereign rule by striking their own coin in 1765?
Which Sikh leader declared sovereign rule by striking their own coin in 1765?
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Who reunited the divided Sikh territories in the late eighteenth century?
Who reunited the divided Sikh territories in the late eighteenth century?
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What powerful regional kingdom arose out of sustained opposition to Mughal rule?
What powerful regional kingdom arose out of sustained opposition to Mughal rule?
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