Battle of Palkhed: The Rise of the Marathas

The Mughal Empire, a dominant force in India, faced challenges from the Marathas, who rose under Shivaji. Despite Mughal campaigns, the Marathas remained resilient. Internal strife weakened the Mughals, leading to Nizam al Malk's rise. Bajirao's strategic genius was evident in the Battle of Palkhed, marking the Marathas' ascent and the Mughals' decline.

Who succeeded the Delhi Sultanate as the dominant force in India?

• The Maratha Empire

• The Gupta Empire

• The British Empire

• The Mughal Empire

What was the main reason for the Mughal campaigns against the Marathas?

• To expand their territory into southern India

• To convert the Marathas to Islam

• To form an alliance with the Marathas

• To subjugate the elusive Maratha armies

Who emerged victorious in the Maratha civil war?

• Bajirao

• Shahu

• Shivaji

• Sambaji the Second

What role did Nizam al Malk play in the Deccan region?

• He was a Mughal Emperor

• He was a Maratha King

• He was a powerful Mughal noble

• He was a British Governor

What was Bajirao's strategy in the Battle of Palkhed?

• To use superior mobility and scorched earth tactics

• To engage in a direct battle with Nizam

• To retreat to the Maratha heartland

• To form an alliance with the Mughals

What was the outcome of the Battle of Palkhed for Nizam?

• He expanded his territory

• He captured the Maratha King

• He was forced to negotiate with Bajirao

• He defeated the Marathas

What was Nizam's initial strategy against Bajirao?

• To negotiate peace with the Marathas

• To retreat to the Mughal heartland

• To lure Bajirao into a pitched battle

• To form an alliance with the Marathas

What did Bajirao's victory at Palkhed demonstrate?

• The unity of the Mughal Empire

• The strength of the Mughal artillery

• The strategic genius of Bajirao

• The decline of the Maratha Empire

What was the significance of Bajirao's victory at Palkhed?

• It resulted in the decline of the Maratha power

• It led to the unification of the Mughal Empire

• It ensured Maratha dominance in India

• It marked the rise of the British Empire

What was Bajirao's ultimate goal in his campaigns against Nizam?

• To establish Maratha dominance in the Deccan

• To capture the Mughal Emperor

• To retreat to the Maratha heartland

• To form an alliance with the British