Quizzes on Maratha Kingdom Expansion

The Maratha Kingdom was founded by (a)   in the 17th century

The Marathas used guerilla warfare tactics effectively against the Mughals.

• True

• False

Which fort was Shivaji's capital?

• Raigad

• Sinhagad

• Purandar

• Pratapgad

Match the following.

He was the chief architect of the Maratha confederacy and the first Peshwa under Chhatrapati Shahu.

What was the effect of the Treaty of Purandar in 1665?

This fort was built by Shivaji in 1656 and is known for its strategic location near Pune.

Assertion (A): The Marathas formed a confederacy to resist foreign invasions. Reason (R): This strategy allowed local leaders to govern independently.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.