Shivaji Maharaj: The Great Warrior

Who was the chief architect of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's military strategies?

• Shivaji Maharaj

• Baji Prabhu Deshpande

• Nana Phadnavis

• Tanaji Malusare

What legacy did Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj leave for future generations?

• A legacy of strong leadership, self-rule, and progressive governance.

• A legacy of feudalism and oppression of the common people.

• A legacy of isolationism and lack of governance.

• A legacy of military conquests and territorial expansion.

What was the primary goal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's administration?

• To expand the empire through aggressive military campaigns.

• To align with foreign powers for territorial gains.

• To establish a centralized autocracy.

• To promote trade and agriculture while ensuring justice and welfare for all.

Which battle is considered a significant victory for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj against the Mughals?

• Battle of Sinhagad

• Battle of Kolhapur

• Battle of Pratapgad

• Battle of Pavan Khind

What innovative military tactic is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj known for?

• Use of elephants in warfare.

• Guerrilla warfare strategies that utilized the terrain effectively.

• Naval warfare with large fleets.

• Siege warfare with heavy artillery.

Which naval base was established by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to strengthen his maritime power and counter European naval threats?

• • Vijaydurg

• • Janjira

• • Karanja

• • Vasai

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj divided his empire into administrative units for effective governance. What were these units called?

• • Ashtapradhan

• • Jagir

• • Swarajya

• • Paragana

Who led the Maratha forces in the battle against the Mughal general Shaista Khan in Pune (1663), which resulted in a surprise attack at Lal Mahal?

• • Sambhaji Maharaj

• • Shivaji Maharaj himself

• • Prataprao Gujar

• • Moropant Trimbak Pingle

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj introduced the Maratha Navy to protect his kingdom from external threats. Who was appointed as the Admiral of the Maratha Navy?

• • Kanhoji Angre

• • Dadaji Kondadev

• • Baji Prabhu Deshpande

• • Tanaji Malusare

Which European power did Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj engage in naval battles against to secure the Konkan coast?

• • Portuguese

• • Dutch

• • French

• • Spanish