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Which of the following are the major type of Forts?

  1. Hill forts

  2. Sea forts

  3. Forest forts

  4. All of above
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Explanation

Forts have an important place among material sources. Some of the major types of forts are hill forts, forest forts, sea forts and forts on plains. Forts were constructed for strategic purposes. These helped in defending the territories from outsider attack and also acted as shelter during war times.

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Why were bastions made in the fort wall?

  1. To ensure security

  2. To make the fort look beautiful

  3. For the king to rest while taking a round of the fort

  4. They acted as servant quarters
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Explanation

Bastions were made in the fort wall to ensure security, also to check distance and attack on enemies coming towards the fort from various directions.

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Which is an excellent sea fort?

  1. Pratapgad

  2. Pavangad

  3. Padmadurga

  4. Sindhudurga
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Explanation

Maharaj knew the importance of sea forts too. One of the sea forts that he built was Sindhudurga at Malwan. It is an excellent sea fort. Five khandis of lead was poured into its foundation.

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How many forts were there in Swaraj?

  1. 100

  2. 200

  3. 300

  4. 400
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Explanation

There were around 300 forts in Swaraj. Maharaj spent a considerable amount of money on the building and repairs of these forts.He built hill forts like Pratapgad, Pavangad and Rajgad.

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The minister having the duties of foregin affairs was called as

  1. Sumant

  2. Sachiva

  3. Panditrao

  4. Mantri
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Explanation

The minister having the duties of foregin affairs was called as Sumant. He also called as Dabir worked as foreign minister and was responsible for corre spondence with other kings.

Multiple choice the administration of the swaraj welfare of the people history

When Shivaji Maharaj passed away?

  1. 3rd April 1683

  2. 3rd April 1682

  3. 3rd April 1680

  4. 3rd April 1681
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Explanation

After the victorious campaign of the South Shivaji Maharaj passed away on Raigad on 3 April 1680. His death at the age of 50 years was a great loss for Swaraj. A great era came into an end.

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Shivaji Maharaj's army was divided in how many divisions?

  1. Two

  2. Three

  3. Four

  4. Five
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Explanation

There were two main divisions of the army of Shivaji Maharaj- infantry and cavalry. In infantry there were officers such as Havaldar and Jumledar. In cavalry there were Shiledars and Bargirs.

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's tutor was _________.

  1. Dadoji Kondadev

  2. Shahaji Bhonsle

  3. Baji Rao I

  4. Gaga Bhatt
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Explanation

Dadoji Kondadeo was an administrator of the Poona Jagir and nearby Kondana fort. According to the Tarikh-i-shivaji, he trained shivaji perosnally.

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The minister who was the head of Ecclesiastical Department was called as

  1. Peshwa

  2. Nyayadish

  3. Sumanth

  4. Pandit Rao
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Explanation

The minister who was the head of Ecclesiastical Department was called as Pandit Rao. He had two responsibilities 1) looking after charitable work. 2) working for the moral uplift of the people.

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Who was the head of intelligence department?

  1. Baharji Naik

  2. Niraji Rawaji

  3. Hmabirrao Mohite

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The intelligence service of Maharaj was very efficient. Bahirji Naik was the head of the intelligence department. He was extremely skilled in his job. He collected accurate and detailed information about Surat before the raid on Surat.