History Important Questions Chapter 6 Conflict with the Mughals Class 7 Maharashtra Board

Short Questions

1. Who was Shaista Khan?

• A Mughal general sent by Aurangzeb.

2. Why did Shaista Khan come to Pune?

• To defeat Shivaji Maharaj.

3. How did Shivaji Maharaj attack Shaista Khan?

• With a surprise night attack in Lal Mahal.

4. What happened to Shaista Khan in the attack?

• He lost three fingers and escaped.

5. Which city did Shivaji Maharaj raid in 1664?

• Surat.

6. Why did Shivaji Maharaj raid Surat?

• To collect wealth for Swaraj.

7. Who was Mirza Raja Jaisingh?

• A Mughal general who fought against Shivaji Maharaj.

8. Which treaty did Shivaji Maharaj sign with the Mughals?

• The Treaty of Purandar (1665).

9. How many forts did Shivaji Maharaj give to the Mughals?

• 23 forts.

10. Why did Shivaji Maharaj go to Agra?

• As part of the Treaty of Purandar.

11. How did Aurangzeb treat Shivaji Maharaj in Agra?

• He insulted and imprisoned him.

12. How did Shivaji Maharaj escape from Agra?

• He hid in fruit baskets.

13. Which forts did Shivaji Maharaj recapture after escaping?

• Sinhgad, Purandar, and Lohagad.

14. When was Shivaji Maharaj crowned Chhatrapati?

• On 6 June 1674.

15. Where did the coronation take place?

• At Raigad Fort.

16. Who performed the coronation ceremony?

• Pandit Gagabhatt.

17. Why did Shivaji Maharaj build a navy?

• To protect Swaraj from foreign attacks.

18. Which regions did Shivaji Maharaj capture in the South?

• Bengaluru, Jinji, and Vellore.

19. Who was Shivaji Maharaj’s half-brother?

• Vyankoji Raje.

20. Which fort did Shivaji Maharaj build after capturing Javali?

• Pratapgad Fort.

Long Questions

1. How did Shivaji Maharaj defeat Shaista Khan?

• He planned a secret night attack at Lal Mahal in 1663. Shaista Khan was injured and later left Pune in shame.

2. Why was the Surat raid important?

• Surat was a rich Mughal trade center, and Shivaji Maharaj collected gold and silver to strengthen Swaraj.

3. What were the terms of the Treaty of Purandar?

• Shivaji Maharaj gave 23 forts to the Mughals, but kept 12 forts and agreed to visit Aurangzeb’s court in Agra.

4. Why did Aurangzeb imprison Shivaji Maharaj?

• Aurangzeb insulted him at Agra and kept him under house arrest, but Shivaji Maharaj escaped cleverly.

5. What did Shivaji Maharaj do after escaping from Agra?

• He returned to Maharashtra, gathered his army, and recaptured forts from the Mughals.

6. Why was the coronation of Shivaji Maharaj important?

• It made him the official king of Swaraj, and he started the Rajyabhishek Era with new coins.

7. What was Shivaji Maharaj’s southern campaign?

• In 1677, he captured Bengaluru, Jinji, and Vellore, and met his half-brother Vyankoji to expand Swaraj.

8. Why did Shivaji Maharaj build a strong navy?

• To protect Swaraj’s coastline from foreign powers like the Portuguese, Siddis, and British.

9. What was the result of Shivaji Maharaj’s fight against the Mughals?

• He weakened the Mughal empire, expanded Swaraj, and became one of India’s greatest rulers.

10. Why is Shivaji Maharaj remembered in history?

• He was a brave leader, fought against unjust rulers, protected Swaraj, and established a strong and fair kingdom.