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Which one of the following statements about Marathas is not correct?

  1. The development of Maratha movement initiated Shahji's establishment of a de facto independent kingdom in Orissa

  2. Baji Rao's accession to the post of Peshwas took place in 1720

  3. Marathas made a bid for domination of Rajasthan, parts of Doab and Punjab in 1741

  4. Maratha movement was a movement led by Maratha Sardars

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Explanation

Shahji Bhonsle, the father of Shivaji, was a jagirdar under the Bijapur Sultanate and did not establish an independent kingdom in Orissa. The Maratha movement was indeed led by various Sardars.

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