Ancient History Maratha Empire Rule Questions Answers - 1

Question: 1

What was the aim of Shivaji?

Shivaji aimed to free his country, India from the Mughals and to establish a Hindu kingdom in Maharashtra region.

Question: 2

Write about Saraswathi Mahal?

Saraswathi Mahal is a centre of learning and research institute.

The Maratha King Sarfoji II established it in Tanjore. It was a unique example for the art and architecture of the Tanjore Marathas.

It has a huge collection of Marathi and Sanskrit leaves. There are books in English, French, German, Greek, Latin and Sanskrit languages arranged in ten shelves.

Question: 3

What were the southern conquests of Shivaji?

Shivaji invaded the Tamil country. He defeated the rulers of Ginjgee, Vellore, Tanjore and occupied these regions.

He appointed Shantaji as his representative to rule there. Shivaji spent 10 months in Tamil country.

Question: 4

What is the importance of the Tanjore Marathas rule?

The Tanjore Marathas ruled for nearly 180 years. They ruled the most fertile Tanjore region of the Tamil Nadu.

They patronised literature, art and architecture during their period.

Their rule established a very big social and cultural impact in the Tamil society.

Saraswathi mahal will speak the glory of Tanjore Maratha rule for ever.

Question: 5

What are the reforms of Shivaji?

Shivaji abolished Jagir system. Lands were measured graded and taxed according to fertility.

He cared more for the well being of his people.

He gave liberal grants to temples and mosques alike.

Shivaji employed both Hindus and Muslims in civil and military services.

Shivaji was a true national king.

He was a good administration.

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