14000+ MCQs Medieval History (The Maratha Empire and Confederatory)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 14/12/2025
1. The division of the Maratha Empire into different military commanders was held under
2. After the death of Sambhaji, his infant son Shivaji II became the ruler of Maratha Empire, who served him as regent?
4. In the later years of Maratha rule, land revenue collected was up to
5. The Maratha claim of revenue for protection is known by what name?
6. Upari refers to which one of the following?
7. ‘Paga’ in Maratha administration was
8. In which city was Shivaji interned when he escaped from the custody of the Mughals?
9. Who among the following Maratha women led struggles against the Mughal Empire from AD 1700 onwards?
10. Balaji Vishwanath was made first Peshwa of the Maratha Empire during the reign of
11. The member of Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan who looked after foreign affairs was
12. The Britisher present at the coronation of Shivaji was
13. Who established Ashtapradhan?
14. The first raid of Surat under the leadership of Shivaji happened in
16. What was Kurja-Patti or Tasti-Patti?
17. In Shivaji’s administrative system, what was the duty of Wakia Nawis?
18. Among the surrendered forts to Mughal under the Treaty of Purandar, which fort was not recaptured by the Shivaji?
19. Which is / are correct reasons for the rise of Marathas?
20. The Treaty of Bassein (1802) was signed with the British by Peshwa.
21. The Third Battle of Panipat was fought in ……
22. Which among the following statements related with Marathas is not correct?
23. At the time of Aurangzeb’s death (1707 AD), the Maratha leadership was in the hands of
24. After the death of Shivaji, there was a fight for succession between
25. Governor-General during the Third Anglo-Maratha War was
26. Consider the following statements about Shivaji’s military acumen.
I. He was a master in guerrilla tactics and swift cavalry warfare.
II. He had built a series of fortified strongholds on the table mountains of the Western Deccan.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
27. The First Anglo-Maratha War was fought between
28. Name the priest who presided the coronation of Shivaji.
29. In medieval India, during the reign of Shivaji, the role of the official called 'Chitnis' was to
31. Which of the following pairs is associated with the taxation system of the Marathas?
32. Match the following military officials (Maratha Army Hierarchy).
| List I (Military Official) | List II (Rank/Role) |
| A. Sar-i-Naubat | 1. Incharge of the army (Commander-in-Chief of Cavalry) |
| B. Paik | 2. Head at the Nine-member unit of Infantry |
| C. Havaldar | 3. Foot soldier |
| D. Jamladar (Jumledar) | 4. Head of five Naiks |
| E. Naik | 5. Head of two to three havaldars |
33. Between whom was the Treaty of Purandhar in 1776 made?
34. Consider the following statements regarding Ashtapradhan.
I. It was a Council of Eight Ministers created by Shivaji for General Administration and Consultation.
II. Shivaji was bound to accept the recommendations of this council.
III. Every minister was chief of his own department.
IV. All the ministers held military commands besides their civil duties.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
35. The Muslim military Commander who died fighting for Marathas in the Third Battle of Panipat was:
36. In 1663 AD who was deputed by Aurangzeb to put down the rising power of Shivaji?
37. Jawli was conquered by Shivaji from
38. ‘‘Two pearls have been dissolved, 27 gold coins have been lost and of silver and copper the total cannot be cast up.’’ This was the encrypted message referring to the defeat of Indian power. The Indian power was in the hand of:
39. What was the immediate reason for Ahmad Shah Abdali to invade India and fight the Third Battle of Panipat?
40. Who among the following ministers, in the eight-member council (Ashtapradhan) of Shivaji, held the charge of finance?
41. In the Maratha Cavalry, the lowest unit of twenty-five horse soldiers was under which one of the following?
42. Shahji obtained the Jagirdari of Poona from
43. The Maratha claim of revenue for protection is known by what name?
44. The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between
45. Shahuji made the capital of the Maratha Empire at
46. Identify the European power from whom Shivaji obtained cannons and ammunitions.
47. Ashtapradhan was a Council of Ministers
48. The Second Anglo-Mysore War was fought between
50. Who among the following took over the Maratha empire as its third Chhatrapati after Sambhaji?
