Maratha Empire Quiz

In which year was the founder of the Maratha Empire born?

• 1627

• 1630

• 1640

• 1650

The fort of Shivneri is famous as the birthplace of which legendary warrior king?

• Bajirao I

• Sambhaji

• The architect of Swarajya

• Tanaji

Jijabai, the guiding force behind Swarajya, was the mother of whom?

• Sambhaji

• Balaji Vishwanath

• The mountain lion of the Sahyadris

• Moropant Pingle

Who served in the court of the Bijapur Sultanate and was also the father of the future Maratha king?

• Hambirrao Mohite

• Shahaji

• Netaji Palkar

• Shambhu Mahadev

Which local language was officially promoted in the royal court to preserve cultural pride?

• Persian

• Sanskrit

• Marathi

• Kannada

Torna Fort, the first captured in the dream of Swarajya, was taken at the age of:

• 14

• 16

• 19

• 21

Dadoji Konddeo played a crucial role during the early life of the young prince by serving as:

• Senapati

• Political advisor

• Teacher and guardian

• Spy master

Which fort became the throne of Hindavi Swarajya after a grand coronation ceremony?

• Pratapgad

• Rajgad

• Raigad

• Sinhagad

The battle at Pratapgad involved a dramatic face-off with which Bijapuri general?

• Shaista Khan

• Afzal Khan

• Dilawar Khan

• Rustum Zaman

During the Pratapgad encounter, which hidden weapon ensured victory in close combat?

• Katar

• Sword

• Wagh Nakh

• Dagger