Maharashtra
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When was the present-day state of Maharashtra established?

  • 4th century BC
  • 1300–700 BCE
  • 1947
  • 1960 CE (correct)
  • Which dynasty founded the Maratha Empire in Maharashtra?

  • Rashtrakuta (correct)
  • Maurya
  • Mughals
  • Western Chalukyas
  • What language was dominant in the region from the 4th century BC until 875?

  • Pali
  • Marathi
  • Maharashtri Prakrit (correct)
  • Sanskrit
  • Which state was the largest among the British vassal states in the region before Indian independence?

    <p>Hyderabad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which century did the Indian independence movement take place?

    <p>19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    History of Maharashtra

    • The present-day state of Maharashtra was established in 1960.

    Maratha Empire

    • The Maratha Empire in Maharashtra was founded by the Bhosale dynasty.

    Ancient Language

    • The Prakrit language was dominant in the region from the 4th century BC until 875.

    British Era

    • The largest state among the British vassal states in the region before Indian independence was the Baroda state.

    Indian Independence

    • The Indian independence movement took place in the 19th and 20th centuries.

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