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History GK · Q16

Maratha Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 16

Q16

Shivaji founded the Maratha kingdom by annexing the territories of

A.
Bijapur
B.
Mughals
C.
Both (a) and (b) above
Answer
D.
Bijapur, Golcunda and the Mughals

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
After a lifetime of warfare with Adilshah of Bijapur and Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Shivaji founded an independent Maratha kingdom in 1674 with Raigad as its capital.