Astronomical Observatories of Sawai Jai Singh

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Who constructed the five astronomical observatories called Jantar Mantar?

Sawai Jai Singh

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?

Banda Bahadur

What was the combined forces of the Sikhs under various leaders called?

Dal Khalsa Signup and view all the answers

Name the bands formed by the Sikhs under able leaders in the eighteenth century.

Jathas and misls Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Banda Bahadur in 1716?

He was executed Signup and view all the answers

What were the major military campaigns led by Baji Rao I?

Campaigns against Malwa, Bundelkhand, Gujarat, and the Portugese Signup and view all the answers

By the 1730s, what title was the Maratha king recognized as in the Deccan peninsula?

Overlord Signup and view all the answers

Which regions did the Marathas expand into after raiding Delhi in 1737?

Rajasthan, Punjab, Bengal, Orissa, Karnataka, Tamil and Telugu countries Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Maratha expansion on other rulers?

Made other rulers hostile towards the Marathas Signup and view all the answers

In addition to military campaigns, what did the Marathas develop to strengthen their rule?

An effective administrative system Signup and view all the answers

What were the revenue demands introduced by the Marathas after conquest?

Gradually introduced, taking local conditions into account Signup and view all the answers

What system was introduced by the Khalsa to offer protection to cultivators?

Rakhi Signup and view all the answers

According to Guru Gobind Singh, what was the destiny of the Khalsa?

To rule (raj karega khalsa) Signup and view all the answers

Who successfully resisted the Mughal governors and Ahmad Shah Abdali?

The Khalsa Signup and view all the answers

Which Sikh leader declared sovereign rule by striking their own coin in 1765?

The Khalsa Signup and view all the answers

Who reunited the divided Sikh territories in the late eighteenth century?

Maharaja Ranjit Singh Signup and view all the answers

What powerful regional kingdom arose out of sustained opposition to Mughal rule?

Maratha kingdom Signup and view all the answers