Maratha Confederacy: History and Structure

Test your knowledge of the Maratha Confederacy, including its founding rulers, political structure, military organization, and period of greatest expansion in 18th century India.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the founder of the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Shivaji
  2. Baji Rao I
  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath
  4. Nana Sahib
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the capital of the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Pune
  2. Satara
  3. Kolhapur
  4. Nashik
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Maratha ruler expanded the Confederacy to its greatest extent?

  1. Shivaji
  2. Baji Rao I
  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath
  4. Nana Sahib
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the system of government in the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Monarchy
  2. Republic
  3. Confederacy
  4. Oligarchy
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main source of income for the Maratha Confederacy?

  1. Agriculture
  2. Trade
  3. Taxes
  4. Plunder
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Lion of Maharashtra'?

  1. Shivaji
  2. Baji Rao I
  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath
  4. Nana Sahib
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Maratha navy?

  1. Maratha Navy
  2. Shivaji's Navy
  3. Baji Rao's Navy
  4. Peshwa's Navy
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Peshwa'?

  1. Shivaji
  2. Baji Rao I
  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath
  4. Nana Sahib
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Maratha cavalry?

  1. Maratha Cavalry
  2. Shivaji's Cavalry
  3. Baji Rao's Cavalry
  4. Peshwa's Cavalry
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Nana Sahib'?

  1. Shivaji
  2. Baji Rao I
  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath
  4. Nana Sahib
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Maratha infantry?

  1. Maratha Infantry
  2. Shivaji's Infantry
  3. Baji Rao's Infantry
  4. Peshwa's Infantry
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Maratha Washington'?

  1. Shivaji
  2. Baji Rao I
  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath
  4. Nana Sahib
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Maratha artillery?

  1. Maratha Artillery
  2. Shivaji's Artillery
  3. Baji Rao's Artillery
  4. Peshwa's Artillery
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Maratha ruler was known as the 'Last Peshwa'?

  1. Shivaji
  2. Baji Rao I
  3. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath
  4. Nana Sahib
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Maratha forts?

  1. Maratha Forts
  2. Shivaji's Forts
  3. Baji Rao's Forts
  4. Peshwa's Forts