Imp Questions For All Chapters – History Class 7
Short Questions
1. Who was the second Chhatrapati of the Marathas?
- Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
2. Who became Chhatrapati after Sambhaji Maharaj?
- Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj.
3. Where was Sambhaji Maharaj born?
- He was born at Purandar Fort on 14 May 1657.
4. Which Mughal emperor fought against the Marathas for 27 years?
- Aurangzeb.
5. Which fort did Rajaram Maharaj escape to after Sambhaji’s death?
- Jinji Fort in Tamil Nadu.
6. Who led the Marathas after Rajaram Maharaj’s death?
- Maharani Tarabai.
7. Which Maratha generals used guerrilla warfare against the Mughals?
- Santaji Ghorpade and Dhanaji Jadhav.
8. When did Aurangzeb die?
- He died in 1707 at Ahmednagar.
9. Which fort was defended by the Marathas for 6 years?
- Ramsej Fort near Nashik.
10. Which strategy did Tarabai use to defeat the Mughals?
- She allowed them to take forts and later captured them back.
11. How did Sambhaji Maharaj die?
- He was captured and executed by Aurangzeb in 1689.
12. Which foreign power did Sambhaji Maharaj fight against?
- The Portuguese in Goa.
13. What was the main goal of the Maratha War of Independence?
- To protect Swaraj from Mughal rule.
14. Who was Sambhaji Maharaj’s father?
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
15. What did the Mughals plan to do after capturing Sambhaji Maharaj?
- They wanted to destroy the Maratha empire.
16. Where did Rajaram Maharaj die?
- At Sinhagad Fort in 1700.
17. Which Maratha queen is compared to Goddess Bhadrakali?
- Maharani Tarabai.
18. Which Mughal strategy failed against the Marathas?
- Direct military battles and fort sieges.
19. What was the duration of the Maratha War of Independence?
- 27 years (1682-1707).
20. What happened after Aurangzeb’s death?
- The Marathas won the war and became powerful.
Long Questions
1. Why did Sambhaji Maharaj return from the Janjira campaign?
- Sambhaji Maharaj stopped the Janjira attack because the Mughal army invaded Swaraj, so he had to return and protect his kingdom.
2. Why did Rajaram Maharaj escape to Jinji Fort?
- Rajaram Maharaj escaped to Jinji Fort in Tamil Nadu to continue the Maratha resistance after the Mughals captured Raigad Fort.
3. How did Maharani Tarabai lead the Marathas after Rajaram Maharaj’s death?
- Tarabai took charge in 1700, expanded the war to Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, and fought the Mughals fiercely for Swaraj.
4. What was the role of Santaji Ghorpade and Dhanaji Jadhav?
- They were Maratha warriors who used guerrilla warfare to destroy Mughal supply lines and defend Swaraj effectively.
5. Why did Aurangzeb fail to defeat the Marathas?
- The Marathas used fast attacks, fort defenses, and surprise battles, making it impossible for Aurangzeb to win despite 25 years of war.
6. How did the Marathas defend Ramsej Fort for six years?
- The Marathas fought bravely, used limited resources wisely, and kept the Mughals away from capturing the fort for 6 years.
7. What strategy did Tarabai use to defeat the Mughals?
- Tarabai allowed the Mughals to take forts and later recaptured them, making Mughal victories temporary and ineffective.
8. What was the impact of Aurangzeb’s death on the Maratha War?
- After Aurangzeb’s death in 1707, the Mughals lost their power, and the Marathas became the dominant force in India.
9. How did the Maratha War of Independence change Indian history?
- The 27-year-long war made the Marathas powerful rulers and allowed them to control most of India in the 18th century.
10. Why is Sambhaji Maharaj considered a great leader?
- He fought bravely against the Mughals, Portuguese, and Siddis, never surrendered, and sacrificed his life for Swaraj.
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