Multiple choice

Who among the following Marathas adopted the title of 'Haindava Dharmodharak'?

  1. Shahu

  2. Shambhaji

  3. Shivaji

  4. Nana Saheb
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Explanation

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, founder of the Maratha Empire, was known as 'Haindava Dharmodharak' (Protector of Hindu Dharma). He established Hindavi Swaraj (self-rule for Hindus) and championed Hindu causes against Mughal rule. Shahu was a later ruler, Shambhaji was Shivaji's son, and Nana Saheb was a Peshwa - none primarily associated with this specific title.

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