History Online Quiz

Kavi Kalash was a close friend, advisor, and the court poet of the Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. He was captured and executed alongside Sambhaji Maharaj by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj made several attempts to capture the island fort of Janjira from the Siddis but was never successful. The fort remained unconquered by the Marathas due to its strong naval defenses.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born on February 19, 1630, at the Shivneri Fort near Pune. This day is celebrated annually as Shiv Jayanti in Maharashtra.

Krishnadevaraya was the most famous emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire, ruling from 1509 to 1529. Under his reign, the empire reached its peak of military power and cultural achievement.

The Ajanta and Ellora Caves are UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in the Aurangabad district (now officially named Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) of Maharashtra, India.

Raigad Fort was established as the capital of the Maratha Empire by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj when he was crowned king in 1674. It served as the strategic and administrative heart of the empire.

Lal Mahal is a historic 17th-century red brick monument located in Pune, Maharashtra. It is famous as the place where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj spent his childhood and where he famously confronted Shaista Khan.

In 1666, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was imprisoned by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Agra. He famously escaped from house arrest by hiding in large baskets of sweets and fruits.

Tanhaji Malusare was a highly trusted military leader and subhedar of the Maratha Empire under Shivaji Maharaj. He is celebrated for his heroic role in the Battle of Sinhagad (Kondhana) in 1670.

Dasbodh is a 17th-century spiritual text written in Marathi by the saint Samarth Ramdas. It provides guidance on devotion, spiritual knowledge, and daily conduct.