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Multiple choice defeat of the mughals and coronation of shivaji maharaj conflict with the mughals history shaistakhan's and jaisingh's invasion

Treaty of Purandhar was signed between _________ and Shivaji.

  1. Raja Jaisingh

  2. Afzal khan

  3. Shaistakhan

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice defeat of the mughals and coronation of shivaji maharaj conflict with the mughals history shaistakhan's and jaisingh's invasion

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

  1. 1745

  2. 1726

  3. 1746

  4. 1737
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Battle of Delhi, where the Maratha forces under Baji Rao I defeated the Mughals, occurred in 1737. This was a significant raid that demonstrated the vulnerability of the Mughal capital.

Multiple choice defeat of the mughals and coronation of shivaji maharaj conflict with the mughals history shaistakhan's and jaisingh's invasion

Who made Raigad fort as his capital?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Sambhaji

  3. Shahaji

  4. Venkoji
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A Correct answer
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. 

Multiple choice defeat of the mughals and coronation of shivaji maharaj conflict with the mughals history shaistakhan's and jaisingh's invasion

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
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C Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice defeat of the mughals and coronation of shivaji maharaj conflict with the mughals history shaistakhan's and jaisingh's invasion

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
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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.

Multiple choice defeat of the mughals and coronation of shivaji maharaj conflict with the mughals history shaistakhan's and jaisingh's invasion

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
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Treaty of Purandar was signed on 11 June 1665 between Chhatrapati Shivaji and the Mughal commander Raja Jai Singh I.