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Marathas – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 1

Easy GK practice on the Marathas, covering Shivaji's birth at Shivneri, his escape from Agra, chauth and sardeshmukhi, the Peshwas of Poona and the third battle of Panipat.

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About this test

Marathas GK Quiz for Beginners: Shivaji to the Peshwas, Level 1

Basic knowledge of Maratha history is what this Level 1 GK quiz on Aptitude360 builds, from Shivaji's early life to the Peshwas and the sardar families. Questions are short and direct, suited to first-round revision of medieval Indian history. Every question has a written explanation.

What this Marathas Level 1 set covers

  • Shivaji's birth at Shivneri, his mother Jijabai and the capture of Javli in the Mavala highlands
  • Kunbi peasant-pastoralists, deshmukh warrior families and Shivaji's escape from Agra after Aurangzeb's insult
  • Revenue claims of chauth and sardeshmukhi
  • The Peshwas of Poona, the meaning of the title Peshwa and Baji Rao I's campaigns beyond the Vindhyas
  • Sardar families Sindhia, Holkar, Gaekwad and Bhonsle and their cities
  • Maratha control over Malwa and Gujarat, the raid on Delhi and the third battle of Panipat

Key concepts for Maratha history revision

  • The difference between chauth and sardeshmukhi and who received each
  • The Peshwa as principal minister holding effective power
  • Tributary status of regions under Maratha domination
  • Trade revival, such as Chanderi silk reaching Poona

Simple revision tips

  • Pair each sardar family with its city: Sindhia with Gwalior, Holkar with Indore, Gaekwad with Baroda, Bhonsle with Nagpur
  • Revise Shivaji's life in sequence before moving to the Peshwa period

Who this quiz suits

Beginners preparing GK for competitive exams who want a first, fact-based pass through Maratha history before attempting harder levels.

FAQs about Marathas – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 1

Who founded the Maratha kingdom?
Shivaji founded the Maratha kingdom with the support of powerful warrior families called deshmukhs. Kunbi peasant-pastoralists formed the backbone of his army.
What is chauth and sardeshmukhi?
Chauth and sardeshmukhi were Maratha revenue claims calculated as shares of the land revenue. Chauth was claimed by zamindars, while sardeshmukhi was paid to the head revenue collector in the Deccan.
Who were the Peshwas in Maratha history?
The Peshwas were the principal ministers of the Maratha king and held effective power after Shivaji. They belonged to a family of Chitpavan Brahmanas and made Poona their capital.
Marathas after Shivaji: how did their power expand?
Under the Peshwas the Marathas took Malwa and Gujarat from the Mughals, raided Delhi and brought Rajasthan, Punjab and Bengal under tributary domination. Baji Rao I led much of this expansion beyond the Vindhyas.

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SectionQuestionsTime
Marathas GK Level 15025 min

Marking & rules

Total marks
50 across 50 questions.
Negative marking
A wrong answer costs marks. Leaving a question unanswered costs nothing.
Attempts
100 in total. An attempt is spent the moment you begin one.

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