Question Answers For All Chapters – History Class 7
Solutions
Exercise
1. Answer in one word:
1. She took charge of the Indore administration?
- Ahilyabai Holkar
2. The most capable and brave man in Bhosale family of Nagpur.
- Raghuji Bhosale
3. He reinstated the Emperor on the throne of Delhi?
- Mahadji Shinde
4. He managed the politics in South
- Nana Phadnavis
2. Arrange chronologically :
1. The Battle of Ashti – 1818 CE
2. Maratha dominance over Odisha – 1751 CE
3. The British flew the Union Jack in Pune – 1817 CE
3. Write briefly:
1. The work done by Ahilyabai Holkar:
- Ahilyabai Holkar improved administration, built temples, lakes, and wells, promoted agriculture, and ensured justice and welfare in her kingdom.
2. The valour shown by Mahadji Shinde:
- Mahadji Shinde restored Maratha power in North India, defeated the British, controlled Delhi politics, and protected the Mughal Emperor from enemies.
3. The Maratha rule in Gujarat:
- Khanderao Dabhade and his family expanded Maratha rule in Gujarat, captured Ahmadabad, and later Gaikwads of Vadodara maintained Maratha influence.
4. Discuss the reasons behind the end of Maratha rule:
1. Internal conflicts between Maratha leaders weakened their rule.
2. Bajirao II lacked leadership qualities and failed to unite the Marathas.
3. The British took advantage of the situation and defeated the Marathas in 1818 CE.
4. Modern weapons and disciplined armies of the British overpowered the Marathas.
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