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

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  1. Bijapur

  2. Mughals

  3. Both (a) and (b) above

  4. Bijapur, Golconda and the Mughals

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Correct Option: C

Where did Shivaji Maharaj live his childhood?

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  1. Mumbai

  2. Pune

  3. Solapur

  4. Nashik

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Correct Option: B
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.

In which year Shivaji Maharaj was born?

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  1. 1630

  2. 1635

  3. 1640

  4. 1645

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaji Maharaj was born at the Shivneri fort near JUnnar in Pune district on the day of Phalgun Vadya Tritiya in the Shaka year 1551, that is on 19 February 1630.

Shivaji started his public career at the age of ___________.

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  1. $18$

  2. $21$

  3. $23$

  4. $24$

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Correct Option: A

Shivaji sacked _____ and secured a large booty.

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  1. Bijapur

  2. Poona

  3. Konkan

  4. Surat

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Correct Option: D

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

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Who was the son and successor of Nripakamall

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  1. Mahadeva

  2. Kulothunga chola III

  3. Vinayaditya

  4. Vishnuvardhana

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Correct Option: C
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.

Hoysalas ruled most of present day state of _______.

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  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka

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Correct Option: D
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.

What was the first capital of Hoysalas?

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  1. Belur

  2. Tanjore

  3. Mysore

  4. Kalyani

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Correct Option: A
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.

Who was the founder of Hoysala Dynasty

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  1. Bhaillama

  2. Jayasimha

  3. Nripakama II/Sala

  4. Vishnugopa

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Correct Option: C
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.