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Who crossed the siege of Panhalagad in the disguise of Shivaji Maharaj?

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  1. Shiva Kashid

  2. Jiva Mahala

  3. Madari Meheter

  4. Tanaji Malusare

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Correct Option: A

Chhatrapati Shivaji founded the Maratha kingdom by annexing the territories of _______.

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  1. Bijapur

  2. Mughals

  3. Both (a) and (b) above

  4. Bijapur, Golconda and the Mughals

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Correct Option: C

Where did Shivaji Maharaj live his childhood?

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  1. Mumbai

  2. Pune

  3. Solapur

  4. Nashik

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shaistakhan set up his camp at Lal Mahal in Pune where Shivaji Maharaj had lived his childhood. Khan sent his forces in the regions around Pune. These forces looted the people.

In which year Shivaji Maharaj was born?

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  1. 1630

  2. 1635

  3. 1640

  4. 1645

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaji Maharaj was born at the Shivneri fort near JUnnar in Pune district on the day of Phalgun Vadya Tritiya in the Shaka year 1551, that is on 19 February 1630.

Shivaji started his public career at the age of ___________.

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  1. $18$

  2. $21$

  3. $23$

  4. $24$

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Correct Option: A

Shivaji sacked _____ and secured a large booty.

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  1. Bijapur

  2. Poona

  3. Konkan

  4. Surat

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Correct Option: D

The Marathas asserted their political importance during the period between 700 and 1750 CE.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Marathas asserted their political importance during 700 and 1750 CE period. Chatrapati Shivaji directly challenged the Mughal supremacy.

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj started his conquests in 1646 A.D by conquering

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  1. Purandhar

  2. Rajgad

  3. Tanjore

  4. Torna

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shivaji started his conquest in 1646 A.D by conquering the fort of Torna.
In 1646 due to serious illness of the Sultan of Bijapur and the consequent disorders in his kingdom gave Shivaji much desired opportunity and he captured the fort of Torna.

Who is known as swaraj visionary?

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  1. Shivaji Maharaj

  2. Shahjiraje

  3. Veermata Jijabai

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shahjiraje the father of Shivaji Maharaj was a pre-eminent Sardar in the Deccan. He himself aspired to establish Swaraj by ousting the powers of foreign people. That is why, he is known as Swaraj visionary.

When was Shivaji was born?

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  1. 1632

  2. 1627

  3. 1678

  4. 1634

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shivaji was born on 6 April 1627, Shivner, Pune. Known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, he was an Indian warrior king and a member of the Bhonsle Maratha clan.