The Maratha Empire Expansion — India (1761, India) — Questions and answers

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What important event was about to happen near Panipat on January 7, 1761?

Choices

  1. A big party
  2. A devastating battle ✓
  3. A sports competition
  4. A school play

Answer: A devastating battle

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Who inspired Shivaji Bhonsle with tales of courage and self-rule?

Choices

  1. His father
  2. His teacher
  3. His mother, Jijabai ✓
  4. His friend

Answer: His mother, Jijabai

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How did Shivaji make it hard for Aurangzeb's armies to capture him?

Choices

  1. He hid in a big castle.
  2. He used the rugged terrain of the Deccan Plateau. ✓
  3. He flew away in a hot air balloon.
  4. He dug a deep hole.

Answer: He used the rugged terrain of the Deccan Plateau.

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What happened to Sambhaji Maharaj despite his bravery?

Choices

  1. He won many battles and lived happily ever after.
  2. He became the new emperor.
  3. Betrayal led to his capture and execution. ✓
  4. He decided to stop fighting.

Answer: Betrayal led to his capture and execution.

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Who took control after Rajaram Maharaj's death and showed great leadership?

Choices

  1. His sister
  2. His mother
  3. His wife, Tarabai ✓
  4. His general

Answer: His wife, Tarabai

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What important position did Balaji Vishwanath help Shahu Maharaj get?

Choices

  1. King
  2. Soldier
  3. Peshwa, or Prime Minister ✓
  4. Emperor

Answer: Peshwa, or Prime Minister

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What did Malhar Rao Holkar do in northern India under Baji Rao I?

Choices

  1. He built new cities.
  2. He wrote books.
  3. He collected taxes and showed Maratha power. ✓
  4. He planted many trees.

Answer: He collected taxes and showed Maratha power.

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What was the result for the Marathas in the Battle of Panipat in 1761?

Choices

  1. They won a great victory.
  2. They suffered a crushing defeat. ✓
  3. The battle was postponed.
  4. They formed an alliance with Ahmad Shah Durrani.

Answer: They suffered a crushing defeat.

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What happened to the Maratha Empire after the defeat at Panipat?

Choices

  1. It disappeared completely.
  2. It rebuilt its strength and influence under Madhavrao I. ✓
  3. It joined another empire.
  4. It moved to a different country.

Answer: It rebuilt its strength and influence under Madhavrao I.

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