Q1.In which year was Shivaji born?

Q2.Which group of people formed the backbone of the Maratha army?

Q3.After Shivaji's death, which family wielded effective power in the Maratha state, serving as Peshwa?

Q4.What was the designation of the principal minister who served Shivaji's successors and wielded effective power in the Maratha state after his death?

Q5.Which city became the capital of the Maratha kingdom after Shivaji's death, under the Peshwas?

Q6.Besides his mother Jija Bai, who was Shivaji's guardian that guided him in his early career of conquest?

Q7.Which occupation made Shivaji the undisputed leader of the Mavala highlands, paving the way for further expansion?

Q8.What warfare strategy did Shivaji often employ against his opponents?

Q9.What were the two main revenue collection methods introduced by Shivaji to lay the foundations of a strong Maratha state?

Q10.Which of the following was a key aspect of the Maratha military organization's success under the Peshwas?