The Maratha Empire's Maritime Strength and Defensive Strategy Quiz

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Until the arrival of the British (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following leaders became known as the Gaekwads of Baroda?

<p>Leaders of Indore and Malwa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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