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Which naval power did Kanhoji Angre successfully keep at bay during his time as commander of the Maratha Navy?
Which naval power did Kanhoji Angre successfully keep at bay during his time as commander of the Maratha Navy?
- French
- Dutch
- Portuguese (correct)
- Spanish
What strategy did the Marathas adopt to protect their coastal areas?
What strategy did the Marathas adopt to protect their coastal areas?
- Building a strong army
- Expanding their naval fleet
- Forming alliances with neighboring kingdoms
- Securing land-based fortifications (correct)
What event in Pune led to the First Anglo-Maratha War?
What event in Pune led to the First Anglo-Maratha War?
- Peshwa family succession struggle (correct)
- Trade dispute with the East India Company
- Foreign invasion
- Internal rebellion
Until when did the Marathas remain the pre-eminent power in India?
Until when did the Marathas remain the pre-eminent power in India?
Which of the following leaders became known as the Gaekwads of Baroda?
Which of the following leaders became known as the Gaekwads of Baroda?