Maratha Confederacy
History ⇒ Medieval Indian History
Maratha Confederacy starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the administrative structure of the Maratha Confederacy.
Describe the relationship between the Maratha Confederacy and the British East India Company.
Describe the role of the Maratha Confederacy in the power struggle after the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Discuss the impact of the Anglo-Maratha Wars on the Maratha Confederacy.
Discuss the main reasons for the failure of the Maratha Confederacy to establish a lasting empire in India.
Explain the concept of 'Chauth' in the Maratha administration.
Explain the role of Nana Phadnavis in the Maratha Confederacy.
Context: After the Third Battle of Panipat, the Maratha Confederacy faced a period of decline but managed to recover its power in the following decades. Identify and explain two key strategies adopted by the Marathas to regain their influence in northern India.
The Maratha Confederacy was primarily established in which century? (1) 15th century (2) 16th century (3) 17th century (4) 18th century
Which battle in 1761 marked a significant defeat for the Marathas against Ahmad Shah Abdali? (1) Battle of Plassey (2) Battle of Panipat (3) Battle of Buxar (4) Battle of Wandiwash
Which Maratha chief was based in Nagpur? (1) Holkar (2) Bhonsle (3) Scindia (4) Gaekwad
Which Maratha leader established his power in Indore? (1) Holkar (2) Gaekwad (3) Bhonsle (4) Scindia
Fill in the blank: The _______ were the chief ministers who became the de facto leaders of the Maratha Confederacy after the death of Shivaji.
Fill in the blank: The Maratha Confederacy reached its territorial peak during the reign of _______.
Fill in the blank: The Maratha Confederacy was a _______ of several powerful Maratha chiefs.
Fill in the blank: The Maratha Confederacy was finally brought under British control in the year _______.
True or False: The Maratha Confederacy was a centralized empire with a single ruler.
True or False: The Maratha Confederacy was known for its strong and unified central government.
True or False: The Maratha Confederacy was responsible for the decline of Mughal power in India.
Yes or No: The Maratha Confederacy controlled territories in both North and South India at its height.
