History Important Questions Chapter 11 Marathas – The Protectors of the Nation Class 7 Maharashtra Board

Imp Questions For All Chapters – History Class 7

Short Questions

1. Who was the Peshwa after Balaji Bajirao?

• Nanasaheb Peshwa.

2. Which Afghan ruler invaded India?

• Ahmadshah Abdali.

3. Who hoisted the Maratha flag at Attock?

• Raghunathrao and Malharrao Holkar.

4. Who fought in the Third Battle of Panipat?

• The Marathas and Ahmadshah Abdali.

5. When was the Battle of Panipat fought?

• On 14 January 1761.

6. Who led the Marathas in the Battle of Panipat?

• Sadashivrao Bhau.

7. Who was the son of Nanasaheb Peshwa?

• Madhavrao Peshwa.

8. Which Maratha leader restored Mughal Emperor Shah Alam?

• Madhavrao Peshwa.

9. Who defeated the Nizam at Rakshasbhuvan?

• Madhavrao Peshwa.

10. Which community fought in Mathura against the Mughals?

• The Jats.

11. Who was the chief of the Jats?

• Surajmal Jat.

12. Who were the Rohillas?

• Afghan soldiers settled near the Himalayas.

13. Who helped the British defeat Tipu Sultan?

• The Marathas.

14. When did Tipu Sultan die?

• In 1799 CE.

15. Which Maratha Peshwa strengthened the empire after Panipat?

• Madhavrao Peshwa.

16. Who became weak after the Panipat battle?

• The Marathas.

17. Which Mughal emperor needed Maratha help?

• Shah Alam.

18. Who invaded Delhi several times?

• Ahmadshah Abdali.

19. Which battle happened in 1763 CE?

• The Battle of Rakshasbhuvan.

20. Which Maratha leader fought against the Nizam?

• Madhavrao Peshwa.

Long Questions

1. Why did the Marathas fight against Ahmadshah Abdali?

• Ahmadshah Abdali wanted to control Delhi, but the Marathas wanted to protect the Mughal Empire and their influence in North India.

2. What were the causes and effects of the Battle of Panipat?

• The battle happened due to Maratha expansion in the North. The Marathas were defeated, and many warriors died, but they later regained power.

3. How did Madhavrao Peshwa rebuild the Maratha Empire?

• He defeated the Nizam, Rohillas, and Mughal enemies, restored Shah Alam, and strengthened Maratha rule in India after Panipat.

4. Who were the Jats and Rohillas, and why were they important?

• The Jats of Mathura fought against Mughals, and the Rohillas were Afghan soldiers who created trouble for the Mughals and Marathas.

5. What was the result of the Battle of Rakshasbhuvan?

• Madhavrao Peshwa defeated the Nizam in 1763, securing Maratha control over the Deccan and strengthening their rule.

6. How did the Marathas and British defeat Tipu Sultan?

• Tipu Sultan was a strong ruler who fought the British, so the Marathas joined the British and defeated him in 1799.

7. Why did the Marathas restore Shah Alam to the throne?

• They wanted political power in Delhi, so they defeated his enemies and restored him as Mughal Emperor to gain influence over North India.

8. How did the Panipat battle affect the Marathas?

• The Marathas lost many brave warriors and their North Indian influence, but later they recovered under Madhavrao Peshwa’s leadership.