Multiple choice

Who founded the Maratha Kingdom during the Aurangzeb's regime?

  1. Tantya Tope

  2. Shivaji

  3. Laxmibai

  4. Laxman Das

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Shivaji Bhonsle founded the Maratha Kingdom in 1674, crowning himself Chhatrapati. This occurred during Aurangzeb's reign (1658-1707). Shivaji established Swaraj (self-rule) through guerrilla warfare against the Adil Shahi Sultanate and later the Mughals.