Ancient History Maratha Empire Rule Questions Answers - 2

Question: 6

Write short notes about the life of Shivaji of Maharashtra region?

Shivaji was the greatest Maratha King.

His mother Jijabai taught him the stories of Ramayana and Mahabharatham and imbibed the art of bravery and patriotism. His teacher Dadaji Konda Dev taught him the art of administration.

He aimed to free India from the Mughal rule. He established a strong army.

He captured Torna, Raigarh and Purandhar forts. He established separate Maratha Kingdom in the Maharashtra region. He provided an efficient administration.

Question: 7

Who surrendered the principality of Tanjore to the British East India company?

Sarfoji-II, the Tanjore Maratha ruler, surrendered the principality of Tanjore to the British East India company. He got pension from the British Government.

Question: 8

Write a short note about Venkaji?

Venkaji was the first ruler of the Tanjore Maratha empire.

He consolidated his empire by conquering Trichy, South Arcot and Bangalore.

He strengthened and reorganised his kingdom.

He took away the fertile lands from the Tamil agriculturists and collected heavy taxes from them with harassment. During his rule common people suffered because of famine and flood.

Question: 9

Mention the role of Dadaji Kondadev in inspiring Shivaji?

Dadaji Kondadev was Shivaji's teacher.

Shivaji's learnt many human values and got an excellent military training from his able teacher.

His teacher taught him the art of good administration.

Question: 10

List out the collections covered in the various subjects in the Saraswathi mahal?

In Saraswathi Mahal, there are collections covering the subjects of Vedanta, Kaviyas, Grammar, Music, Dance, Astronomy, Medicine and Architecture.