Maratha Expansion — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following Peshwas is credited with initiating the Maratha expansion into North India and establishing Maratha dominance in Central India?
Consider the following statements regarding the Maratha Confederacy: 1. It was formalized under Peshwa Baji Rao I to manage vast territories. 2. The Holkars, Scindias, Gaekwads, and Bhonsles were key constituent families. 3. It always ensured unified military command and political cohesion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following battles is correctly matched with its significance in Maratha expansion?
Which of the following was NOT a major factor contributing to the decline of Maratha expansion leading up to the Third Battle of Panipat?
With reference to the Maratha revenue system, consider the following statements: 1. Chauth was a tax levied on Maratha-controlled territories for protection. 2. Sardeshmukhi was an additional levy claimed by the Marathas as hereditary chief headmen. 3. Both Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were primarily collected from Mughal territories. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?