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Maratha Empire History

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What region did Baji Rao I successfully expand the Maratha kingdom beyond?

Aravalli Range

Western Ghats

Vindhyas (correct)

Himalayas

In which century did the Maratha empire gradually chip away at the Mughal Empire's authority?

18th (correct)

16th

17th

19th

What right did the Maratha king possess in the entire Deccan peninsula by the 1730s?

Right to declare war

Right to levy taxes (correct)

Right to establish colonies

Right to appoint governors

Which region did the Maratha dominion expand into after a raid on Delhi in 1737?

Bengal and Orissa Signup and view all the answers

What did other rulers becoming hostile towards the Marathas lead to during the third battle of Panipat in 1761?

Subjugation of Marathas Signup and view all the answers

What were the steps you would take to strengthen your position as a provincial governor, and what opposition or problems might you face?

Establishing a strong network of local chieftains, maintaining loyalty among mansabdars, dealing with rebellions, and managing resources efficiently. Opposition may come from rival factions, discontented subjects, or external invasions. Signup and view all the answers

Were the following statements true or false: (a) Nadir Shah invaded Bengal. (b) Sawai Raja Jai Singh was the ruler of Indore. (c) Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth Guru of the Sikhs. (d) Poona became the capital of the Marathas in the eighteenth century?

(a) True, (b) False, (c) False, (d) False Signup and view all the answers

How were the Sikhs organized in the eighteenth century?

The Sikhs were organized into various misls or military groups, each led by a chief. They operated independently but came together in times of need. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Marathas seek to expand beyond the Deccan?

The Marathas wanted to expand to increase their power and influence, control key trade routes, and establish a larger empire. Signup and view all the answers

Do merchants and bankers today wield a similar level of influence as they did in the eighteenth century?

No, the influence of merchants and bankers today is different due to changes in economic structures, governance, and societal norms. Signup and view all the answers

Did any kingdoms mentioned in the text develop in your state? If so, how might life have been different in the eighteenth century compared to the twenty-first century?

Encourage students to reflect on historical developments in their own region and speculate on the socio-political changes over time. Signup and view all the answers

Collect popular tales about rulers from either the Rajputs, Jats, Sikhs, or Marathas.

This question prompts students to explore folklore and narratives surrounding historical rulers from specific communities. Signup and view all the answers