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What caused Dadasaheb to retire from state politics?

Pressure from the Mughal regime in Delhi

Influence of Bhausaheb and Vishwasrao (correct)

Internal conflict within the Maratha rulers

Lack of support from the East India Company

Why did the East India Company see the Maratha ruler Vishwasrao as a challenge?

He had no interest in expanding his influence

He welcomed the Company's influence in India

He allied with the Portuguese and French

He combined political acumen with valour (correct)

What strategy did the Maratha rulers adopt to counter the East India Company's offer of aid and experts?

Accepted the aid but made local centres self-sufficient (correct)

Ignored the technological advancements of the European countries

Depended solely on the East India Company for technological advancements

Rejected any form of foreign aid

Why were the Peshwas able to recognize the importance of the technological age dawning in Europe in the nineteenth century?

To modernize their own centres for science and technology Signup and view all the answers

How did India transition towards democracy in the twentieth century?

By replacing Peshwas with democratically elected bodies Signup and view all the answers

Why did Gangadharpant appreciate India as a country that had not been subjected to slavery for the white man?

Due to its ability to stand on its feet and preserve self-respect Signup and view all the answers

What was the pivotal moment Gangadharpant discovered in volume five of the history books?

The Battle of Panipat Signup and view all the answers

Who led the triumphant Maratha army in the Battle of Panipat as mentioned in the text?

Sadashivrao Bhau Signup and view all the answers

Why was the victory in the Battle of Panipat significant for the Marathas?

It boosted their morale and established their supremacy in northern India Signup and view all the answers

Which historical figure's death marks the end point of volume four in Gangadharpant's history books?

Aurangzeb Signup and view all the answers

What was Gangadharpant's approach to reading volume five from the history books?

He read it from back to front Signup and view all the answers

How did the East India Company respond to the Maratha victory in the Battle of Panipat?

They temporarily shelved their expansionist program Signup and view all the answers

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What caused Dadasaheb to retire from state politics?

Why did the East India Company see the Maratha ruler Vishwasrao as a challenge?

What strategy did the Maratha rulers adopt to counter the East India Company's offer of aid and experts?

Why were the Peshwas able to recognize the importance of the technological age dawning in Europe in the nineteenth century?

How did India transition towards democracy in the twentieth century?

Why did Gangadharpant appreciate India as a country that had not been subjected to slavery for the white man?

What was the pivotal moment Gangadharpant discovered in volume five of the history books?

Who led the triumphant Maratha army in the Battle of Panipat as mentioned in the text?

Why was the victory in the Battle of Panipat significant for the Marathas?

Which historical figure's death marks the end point of volume four in Gangadharpant's history books?

What was Gangadharpant's approach to reading volume five from the history books?

How did the East India Company respond to the Maratha victory in the Battle of Panipat?

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