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History GK · Q25

Maratha Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 25

Q25

The estate of Shivaji's father was

A.
Konkan
B.
Poona
Answer
C.
Torna
D.
Rajgarh

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Shivaji was born in the hill-fort of Shivneri, near the city of Junnar in what is now Pune district. Scholars disagree on his date of birth. Shivaji was named after a local deity, the goddess Shivai. Shivaji's father Shahaji Bhonsle was a Maratha general who served the Deccan Sultanates.