The Founder of the Maratha Empire
This quiz will test your knowledge about the founder of the Maratha Empire, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Questions
Who is considered to be the founder of the Maratha Empire?
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- Peshwa Bajirao I
- Sambhaji Maharaj
- Rajaram Chhatrapati
In which year did Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj establish the Maratha Empire?
- 1674
- 1664
- 1680
- 1690
Which fort is considered to be the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?
- Raigad Fort
- Pratapgad Fort
- Shivneri Fort
- Torna Fort
What was the capital of the Maratha Empire during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?
- Raigad
- Pune
- Satara
- Kolhapur
Which Mughal emperor did Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj defeat in the Battle of Pratapgad?
- Aurangzeb
- Shah Jahan
- Jahangir
- Akbar
What was the title given to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj after his coronation in 1674?
- Chhatrapati
- Shivaji Maharaj
- Maratha Raja
- Hindupad Padshahi
What was the name of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's mother?
- Jijabai
- Soyrabai
- Putalabai
- Sakvarbai
Which Maratha ruler is known for his administrative reforms and the introduction of the Ashta Pradhan Mandal?
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- Peshwa Bajirao I
- Sambhaji Maharaj
- Rajaram Chhatrapati
What was the name of the Maratha navy chief during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?
- Kanhoji Angre
- Shivaji Maharaj
- Peshwa Bajirao I
- Sambhaji Maharaj