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Treaty of Purandhar was signed between _________ and Shivaji.

  1. Raja Jaisingh

  2. Afzal khan

  3. Shaistakhan

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The treaty of Purandhar was signed between the Rajput ruler Jai Singh I, who was commander of the Mughal Empire, and Shivaji Maharaj. Raja Jai Singh beseiged the Purandhar fort and Shivaji was forced to sign the treaty so as to protect his empire from damage that would have occurred in case of war with the Mughals.

When did the Battle of Malwa between Maratha empire and Mughal empire take place?

  1. 1730

  2. 1734

  3. 1738

  4. 1736


Correct Option: D

When did the Battle of Delhi between Maratha Empire and Mughals take place?

  1. 1745

  2. 1726

  3. 1746

  4. 1737


Correct Option: D

When did the Battle of Delhi as part of Second Anglo-Maratha War take place?

  1. 1803

  2. 1804

  3. 1805

  4. 1806


Correct Option: A

Who made Raigad fort as his capital?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Sambhaji

  3. Shahaji

  4. Venkoji


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raigad is a hill fort situated in the Mahad, Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj built this fort and made it his capital in 1674 when he was crowned as the King of the Maratha Kingdom. 

Who lost fingers in the raid of Lal Mahal done by Shivaji Maharaj?

  1. Aurangzeb

  2. Firangoji Narsala

  3. Shaistakhan

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shivaji Maharaj decided to raid Lal Mahal secretly under his own leadership. On 5th April 1663, Maharaj raided Lal Mahal at night with a select band of soldiers. In this raid, Shaistakhan lost his fingers. He suffered great humiliation. He left Pune and shifted his camp to Aurangabad.

When did Shivaji Maharaj decide to raid Lal Mahal?

  1. 5th April 1663

  2. 5th April 1664

  3. 5th April 1665

  4. 5th April 1666


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaji Maharaj decided to raid Lal Mahal secretly under his own leadership. On 5th April 1663, Shivaji Maharaj raided Lal Mahal at night with a select band of soldiers. In this raid Shaistakhan lost his fingers.

When was the Treaty of Purandar between Chhatrapati Shivaji and Raja Jai Singh (on behalf of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb) signed?

  1. 4 July 1665

  2. 11 June 1665

  3. 12 October 1665

  4. 21 November 1665


Correct Option: B