Chapter 15: The Marathas — Online MCQ Test
HISTORY · CLASS 11th · Tamil Nadu State Board
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This chapter covers: Focusing on Deccan resistance this chapter details Shivaji rise Maratha administrative systems Chauth and Sardeshmukhi levies. Students examine Peshwa administration expansion and....
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Chapter 15: The Marathas — Important Questions & Answers
Who was the founder of the Maratha Kingdom?
- A. Shivaji
- B. Balaji Vishwanath
- C. Sambhaji
- D. Baji Rao I
Answer: A. Shivaji
Shivaji Maharaj established the Maratha Kingdom in the 17th century after fighting against the Adil Shahis of Bijapur and the Mughals.
Shivaji Maharaj established the Maratha Kingdom in the 17th century after fighting against the Adil Shahis of Bijapur and the Mughals.
What was the name of the council of eight ministers that assisted Shivaji?
- A. Ashtapradhan
- B. Mantri Parishad
- C. Panchayat
- D. Sabha
Answer: A. Ashtapradhan
The Ashtapradhan was the council of eight ministers appointed by Shivaji to manage the various aspects of state administration.
The Ashtapradhan was the council of eight ministers appointed by Shivaji to manage the various aspects of state administration.
What were 'Chauth' and 'Sardeshmukhi' in the Maratha revenue system?
- A. Taxes levied on trade
- B. Taxes collected from non-Maratha territories
- C. Land grants to soldiers
- D. Religious donations
Answer: B. Taxes collected from non-Maratha territories
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were taxes collected by the Marathas from territories outside their direct rule as protection money.
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were taxes collected by the Marathas from territories outside their direct rule as protection money.
Compare the leadership of Shivaji with the later Peshwas; which statement is true?
- A. Shivaji focused on a centralized monarchy, while Peshwas established a confederacy.
- B. Shivaji was a puppet ruler, while Peshwas were absolute monarchs.
- C. Both discarded the concept of Hindu Swarajya.
- D. Shivaji relied only on diplomacy, while Peshwas relied only on naval power.
Answer: A. Shivaji focused on a centralized monarchy, while Peshwas established a confederacy.
Shivaji laid the foundation of a centralized monarchy, whereas, under the Peshwas, the administration evolved into a Maratha Confederacy.
Shivaji laid the foundation of a centralized monarchy, whereas, under the Peshwas, the administration evolved into a Maratha Confederacy.
Which of the following statements about the Peshwa administration is correct?
- A. They completely abandoned the taxation systems established by Shivaji.
- B. The Peshwas decentralized power by giving full autonomy to the Maratha chiefs (Sardars).
- C. The office of the Peshwa remained strictly elective and not hereditary.
- D. The Peshwas were subordinate to the Mughal Emperor throughout their rule.
Answer: B. The Peshwas decentralized power by giving full autonomy to the Maratha chiefs (Sardars).
Over time, the Peshwas allowed powerful Maratha families like the Gaekwads, Holkars, and Scindias to manage their own regions, leading to a confederacy.
Over time, the Peshwas allowed powerful Maratha families like the Gaekwads, Holkars, and Scindias to manage their own regions, leading to a confederacy.