Questions and answers related to Maratha Empire

What is the original name of Nana Fadnavis?

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. The most influence on Shivaji's personality was his mother Jijabai and mentor and teacher Dada Kondev, his guru's name was Samarth. Ramdas was

Name the Maratha king who fought bravely against Aurangzeb-

Shivaji fought with Aurangzeb bravely.

Who was sent by Aurangzeb to defeat Chhatrapati Shivaji?

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

Which journal was sent by Aurangzeb to capture Shivaji?

In 1660 AD, Aurangzeb appointed his maternal uncle Shaista Khan as the Subedar of the South and ordered 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 cut off 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 her 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 here on June 6, 1674 AD by the famous scholar Ganga Bhatt or Vishweshwar Bhatt of Kashi.

Identify the European power from which Khivaji obtained artillery and ammunition

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

Who was famous as 'Nana Saheb'?

Balaji Bajirao was also famous as 'Nana Saheb', 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 Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas in the third battle of Panipat in 1761?

In 1761, the third battle of Panipat was fought between the Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Abdali and the Marathas, at this time the ruler of Delhi was the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II (Aligauhar), the 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, the First Anglo-Maratha War ended by the Treaty of Salbai (between the British and Mahadji Scindia) and a- Others' conquered territories 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 Peshwa Bajirao II to sign the Treaty of Poona on June 13, 1817, despite his lack of desire, by this treaty the Peshwa had to give up the supremacy of the Maratha Union.