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Multiple choice history marathas rule of shivaji shahajiraje and veermata jijabai the foundation of the swaraj successors of shivaji successors of shivaji and peshwas marathas after shivaji

Chhatrapati Shivaji founded the Maratha kingdom by annexing the territories of _______.

  1. Bijapur

  2. Mughals

  3. Both (a) and (b) above

  4. Bijapur, Golconda and the Mughals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Shivaji Maharaj established the Maratha kingdom by challenging and capturing territories from both the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur and the Mughal Empire.

Multiple choice history marathas rule of shivaji shahajiraje and veermata jijabai the foundation of the swaraj successors of shivaji successors of shivaji and peshwas marathas after shivaji

Where did Shivaji Maharaj live his childhood?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Pune

  3. Solapur

  4. Nashik
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Shaistakhan set up his camp at Lal Mahal in Pune where Shivaji Maharaj had lived his childhood. Khan sent his forces in the regions around Pune. These forces looted the people.

Multiple choice history marathas rule of shivaji shahajiraje and veermata jijabai the foundation of the swaraj successors of shivaji successors of shivaji and peshwas marathas after shivaji

The Marathas asserted their political importance during the period between 700 and 1750 CE.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Marathas asserted their political importance during 700 and 1750 CE period. Chatrapati Shivaji directly challenged the Mughal supremacy.

Multiple choice history rajput age rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas south indian kingdoms

Who was the son and successor of Nripakamall

  1. Mahadeva

  2. Kulothunga chola III

  3. Vinayaditya

  4. Vishnuvardhana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

  • Vinayaditya, the son and successor of Nripa Kama II was  an able Jain king of the Hoysala Empire, who distinguished himself as an able feudatory of the Kalyani Chalukyas during his long reign.
  • He helped bring many small Malnad chiefs like the Kongalvas, Chengalvas, Santharas of Humcha Shimoga and the Kadambas of Bayalnadu (Vainadu) under control.

Multiple choice history rajput age rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas south indian kingdoms

Hoysalas ruled most of present day state of _______.

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Hoysala dynasty ruled in India from about 1006 to about 1346 CE in the southern Deccan and for a time in the Kaveri (Cauvery) River valley. This region is present day state of Karnataka. The Hoysalas had their capital at Belur which was later shifted to Halebidu. Their rule was an important period in the development of art, architecture, and religion in South India.

Multiple choice history rajput age rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas south indian kingdoms

What was the first capital of Hoysalas?

  1. Belur

  2. Tanjore

  3. Mysore

  4. Kalyani
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The capital of the Hoysalas was initially located at Belur but was later moved to Halebidu. 

The Hoysala rulers were originally from Malenadu, an elevated region in the Western Ghats.

Multiple choice history rajput age rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas south indian kingdoms

Who was the founder of Hoysala Dynasty

  1. Bhaillama

  2. Jayasimha

  3. Nripakama II/Sala

  4. Vishnugopa
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The founder of this dynasty, Sala, on the order of a Jain monk, Sudatta, fought with a tiger and, killed it. It inspired the people to exclaim 'Hoysala!' and he established his empire. The Hoysala kings made significant contributions to literature, education, art, architecture and irrigation.