Ancient History Maratha Empire Rule
Question: 1
What was the aim of Shivaji?
Shivaji aimed to free his country, India from the Mughals and to establish a Hindu kingdom in Maharashtra region.
Question: 2
Write about Saraswathi Mahal?
Saraswathi Mahal is a centre of learning and research institute.
The Maratha King Sarfoji II established it in Tanjore. It was a unique example for the art and architecture of the Tanjore Marathas.
It has a huge collection of Marathi and Sanskrit leaves. There are books in English, French, German, Greek, Latin and Sanskrit languages arranged in ten shelves.
Question: 3
What were the southern conquests of Shivaji?
Shivaji invaded the Tamil country. He defeated the rulers of Ginjgee, Vellore, Tanjore and occupied these regions.
He appointed Shantaji as his representative to rule there. Shivaji spent 10 months in Tamil country.
Question: 4
What is the importance of the Tanjore Marathas rule?
The Tanjore Marathas ruled for nearly 180 years. They ruled the most fertile Tanjore region of the Tamil Nadu.
They patronised literature, art and architecture during their period.
Their rule established a very big social and cultural impact in the Tamil society.
Saraswathi mahal will speak the glory of Tanjore Maratha rule for ever.
Question: 5
What are the reforms of Shivaji?
Shivaji abolished Jagir system. Lands were measured graded and taxed according to fertility.
He cared more for the well being of his people.
He gave liberal grants to temples and mosques alike.
Shivaji employed both Hindus and Muslims in civil and military services.
Shivaji was a true national king.
He was a good administration.
Question: 6
Write short notes about the life of Shivaji of Maharashtra region?
Shivaji was the greatest Maratha King.
His mother Jijabai taught him the stories of Ramayana and Mahabharatham and imbibed the art of bravery and patriotism. His teacher Dadaji Konda Dev taught him the art of administration.
He aimed to free India from the Mughal rule. He established a strong army.
He captured Torna, Raigarh and Purandhar forts. He established separate Maratha Kingdom in the Maharashtra region. He provided an efficient administration.
Question: 7
Who surrendered the principality of Tanjore to the British East India company?
Sarfoji-II, the Tanjore Maratha ruler, surrendered the principality of Tanjore to the British East India company. He got pension from the British Government.
Question: 8
Write a short note about Venkaji?
Venkaji was the first ruler of the Tanjore Maratha empire.
He consolidated his empire by conquering Trichy, South Arcot and Bangalore.
He strengthened and reorganised his kingdom.
He took away the fertile lands from the Tamil agriculturists and collected heavy taxes from them with harassment. During his rule common people suffered because of famine and flood.
Question: 9
Mention the role of Dadaji Kondadev in inspiring Shivaji?
Dadaji Kondadev was Shivaji’s teacher.
Shivaji’s learnt many human values and got an excellent military training from his able teacher.
His teacher taught him the art of good administration.
Question: 10
List out the collections covered in the various subjects in the Saraswathi mahal?
In Saraswathi Mahal, there are collections covering the subjects of Vedanta, Kaviyas, Grammar, Music, Dance, Astronomy, Medicine and Architecture.
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