Questions and answers related to Maratha Empire

Nana Fadnavis's original name was?

The original name of Nana Fadnavis was 'Balaji Janardan Bhanu'.

Who was the Guru of Shivaji?

Shivaji was born in 1627 AD in the fort of Shivner near Poona. His father's name was Shahji Bhonsle and mother's name was Jijabai. His mother Jijabai and his mentor and teacher Dada Kondev had the greatest influence on Shivaji's personality. His guru's name was Samarth Ramdas.

Name the Maratha king who fought bravely against Aurangazeb

Shivaji fought with Aurangzeb bravely.

Aurangazeb happened in 1665 AD to defeat Chhatrapati Shivaji

To defeat Chhatrapati Shivaji, Aurangazeb had sent Raja Jai Singh, the treaty of Purandar between the two was done on June 11, 1665 AD.

Which general was sent by Aurangazeb to capture Shivaji?

In 1660, Aurangazeb appointed his maternal uncle Shaista Khan as the Subedar of the South and took orders to eliminate Shivaji. He succeeded in conquering some places and forts including Poona, Chakan and Kalyan against Shivaji, but in 1663 AD Shivaji attacked Shaista Khan's residence in Poona during the night. In this struggle Shaista Khan's thumb was amputated and his son Fateh Khan was killed.

How many times did Shivaji loot Surat?

Chhatrapati Shivaji (1627-1680) plundered Surat twice. First time in February, 1664 and second time in October, 1670

After Rajaram's death in 1700 AD, the Marathas continued the war against the Mughals under the leadership of his brave wife

After the death of Rajaram, his widowed wife Tarabai placed their four-year-old son on the throne in the name of Shivaji II and continued the struggle for independence from the Mughals.

Shivaji was coronated?

The coronation of Shivaji was done by Ganga Bhatt or Vishweshwar Bhatt, the famous scholar of Kashi, on 6 June 1674 AD in Raigad. His mother Jijabai died on 18 June 1674 AD. Finally, the second coronation by Tantric method was performed by Nischalpuri Gosai on 24 September 1674 AD.

Where was the capital of Shivaji's kingdom?

The capital of Shivaji's kingdom was 'Raigad'. Shivaji got his coronation done here in 1674 AD.

Identify the European power from which Shivaji obtained artillery and ammunition

Shivaji had a small artillery, in which about 200 artillery these guns were bought from the French, Portuguese and British.

Who was famous as Nana Saheb?

Balaji was also famous as Bajirao Nana Sahib, he was the son of Bajirao I. He was the son of Bajirao I, he was the son of Bajirao I, he was the son of Bajirao I, he ruled from 1740-61 AD.

Who was the founder of Peshwas?

The Peshwa system in the Maratha state was started with Balaji Vishwanath, thus Balaji Vishwanath is considered to be the founder of the Peshwa system.

Who was the ruler of Delhi when Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas in the third battle of Panipat in 1761?

The third battle of Panipat in 1761 was fought between the Afghan ruler Ahmed Shah Abdali and the Marathas, at this time the ruler of Delhi was the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II (Aligauhar). Marathas were defeated in this war.

Which treaty ended the First Anglo-Maratha War?

The reason for the First Anglo-Maratha War (1775-82 AD) was the mutual quarrels of the Marathas and the ambitions of the British. In 1782 AD, by the Treaty of Salbai (between the British and Mahadji Scindia) the First Anglo-Maratha War ended and each other The conquered territories of K were returned and peace prevailed for the next 20 years.

Peshwa system was abolished by the British during the period of which Peshwa?

Elphinstone got the Peshwa Bajirao II to sign the Treaty of Poona on June 13, 1817, only on his wish, by this treaty the Peshwa had to give up the primacy of the Maratha Union.