Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

  1. Shivaji was the son of Shahji and Jijabai.
  2. He was born at Raigad.
  3. His guru was Ramdas Samrath.
  4. He assumed full charge of the Jagir of Poona after the death of his father.

  1. Only 2

  2. Only 2 and 3

  3. Only 1 and 2

  4. Only 2 and 4
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: Shivaji was born at the fort of Shivner. Raigad was his capital. Statement 3 is correct. Statement 4 is incorrect: Though Shivji inherited the Jagir of Poona from his father in 1637, but at that time it was looked after by his guardian, Dadaji Kondadev. It was after the death of Dadaji in 1647 when Shivaji assumed full charge of the Jagir of Poona.

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