Maratha Empire and Its Legacy

What was the primary role of the Chatrapatis in the Maratha Empire?

• Economic advisors

• Religious leaders

• Hereditary emperors

• Military generals

Which empire managed to conquer more of India than anyone since the Mauryans?

• Gupta Empire

• Delhi Sultanate

• Mughal Empire

• British Empire

Who was credited as the founder of the Maratha Empire?

• Maloji Bosley

• Shivaji

• Rajaram

• Sambhaji

What was the significance of the title 'Chatrapati' given to Shivaji?

• It signified a religious leader

• It was a military rank

• It was a title for prime ministers

• It meant 'umbrella ruler', similar to emperor

What was the role of the Peshwas in the Maratha Empire?

• They were military generals

• They were religious leaders

• They were hereditary prime ministers

• They were economic advisors

What was the outcome of the Third Battle of Panipat for the Marathas?

• A decisive victory

• A major loss

• An alliance with the Afghans

• A stalemate

During which period did the Maratha Empire transition into a confederacy of states?

• Under Shivaji's rule

• During the British Raj

• During the Peshwa era

• After the Third Battle of Panipat

What marked the end of the Maratha Empire?

• The First Anglo-Maratha War

• The Third Anglo-Maratha War

• The death of Shivaji

• The rise of the Mughal Empire

Which two Maratha states were given the designation of a 21-gun salute state by the British?

• Satara and Kolhapur

• Baroda and Gwalior

• Kolhapur and Baroda

• Pune and Satara

Who is the current ceremonial Maharaja of Gwalior?

• Jyotiraditya Scindia

• Samarjitsin Gaekwad

• Udayanraje Bhoslay

• Pratap Singh Rao