5 Questions
In which century did many Marathas take to military service for the Deccan sultanates or the Mughals?
In the 16th century.
What are the clans that compose the Maratha caste?
The Maratha caste is composed of 96 clans, including families from the peasant (Kunbi), shepherd (Dhangar), blacksmith (Lohar), carpenter (Sutar), Bhandari, Thakar and Koli castes in Maharashtra.
Who founded the Maratha Empire?
Shivaji, a Maratha Kunbi by caste.
According to the Maharashtrian historian B. R. Sunthankar, what type of caste are the Marathas?
A 'middle-peasantry' caste.
What percentage of the total population of the state do the Marathas account for according to scholar Rajendra Vora?
Around 30 percent.
Test your knowledge of the Maratha caste's history and origins with this quiz. Explore the amalgamation of peasant, shepherd, blacksmith, and other castes in Maharashtra, and their transition to military service during the 16th to 18th centuries.
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