MCQ Chapter 4 History Class 12 Maharashtra Board Colonialism and the Marathas 1. Who was the first European historian to write a biography of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?Francois MartinCosme da GuardaGonsalo MartezHenry OxendenQuestion 1 of 202. Which region was known as ‘Bardesh’ under Portuguese rule?DiuGoaVasaiChaulQuestion 2 of 203. Which Maratha leader defeated the Portuguese at Vasai?Shankaraji PhadkeChimajiappaYesaji KankMahadaji ShindeQuestion 3 of 204. What policy did Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj advocate regarding foreign traders near sea forts?They should be allowed to build factories freelyThey should be stationed at major portsThey should be kept away from sea fortsThey should be allowed to build permanent settlementsQuestion 4 of 205. Why did the Maratha-Portuguese treaty signed on 10th February 1670 fail to resolve all issues?British interferencePortuguese refusal to accept Maratha ruleOngoing dispute over ChauthaiSupport to the Siddis by the FrenchQuestion 5 of 206. What was the main reason Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj opposed the Portuguese rule?Their friendly relations with the DutchTheir refusal to help against SiddisReligious conversions and obstruction in constructionAlliance with the BritishQuestion 6 of 207. What was the significant outcome of the Third Battle of Panipat for the Marathas?Victory over AbdaliGaining control over PunjabHeavy losses and death of PeshwasDefeat of BritishQuestion 7 of 208. Why did the Marathas abandon their campaign in Goa led by Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj?A treaty was signed with the PortugueseLack of ammunitionSudden Mughal attack in South KonkanDeath of Chhatrapati Sambhaji MaharajQuestion 8 of 209. What was the main reason for strained relations between the Marathas and the British at Jaitapur?Treaty of VasaiSeizure of ships by the BritishRefusal of Marathas to tradeFrench interventionQuestion 9 of 2010. What condition did Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj reject during his agreement with the British in 1674?Opening a factory in RajapurUse of British coinageRight to levy octroiTrade through DabholQuestion 10 of 2011. What role did Francois Martin play in Maratha-French relations?Portuguese emissaryDutch ambassadorFrench Governor of PuducherryBritish diplomatQuestion 11 of 2012. Why did the Dutch pay tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?For granting Portuguese territoriesFor permission to enter Mughal courtsFor ensuring safety of their factories and issuing permitsFor helping in the battle of PanipatQuestion 12 of 2013. Which French-trained mercenary was hired by Sadashivraobhau Peshwa in 1761?De BoignePerronIbrahim Khan GardiHenry OxendenQuestion 13 of 2014. Who provided naval support to Adilshah’s army during the Panhala siege?Dutch tradersPortuguese merchantsBritish officersSiddi rulersQuestion 14 of 2015. What right was granted to the Marathas by the Mughal emperor in 1752?Control over JanjiraControl over GujaratCollection of Chauthai from RohilkhandRight to appoint NawabsQuestion 15 of 2016. What was a significant reason behind Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s construction of forts like Khanderi?To control the Dutch tradeTo counter Siddis and the BritishTo trade with PortugueseTo train French troopsQuestion 16 of 2017. Which two Maratha leaders led the campaign against Ahmadshah Abdali in the Third Battle of Panipat?Mahadji Shinde and ChimajiappaSadashivraobhau and VishwasraoRaghunathrao and Ibrahim KhanBajirao I and Yesaji KankQuestion 17 of 2018. What message was sent to Pune after the defeat at Panipat?Victory codePeace treaty summaryA poetic code mentioning lossesAbdali’s surrenderQuestion 18 of 2019. Who supervised the construction work at Khanderi fort?ChimajiappaDaulat KhanMainak BhandariYesaji KankQuestion 19 of 2020. Which British agent was detained by the Marathas at Jaitapur?Henry RevingtonHenry OxendenVelajiPhillip GiffordQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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