Who was Chhatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj?
Q: Who was Chhatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj?
A: Chhatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj was the greatest ruler of the Maratha Empire.
Q: What happened after the death of Shivaji?
A: After Shivaji's death in 1680, the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb killed Shivaji's son Shambhaji and captured Shambhaji's infant son Shahu.
Q: Who helped Shahu rule the Empire?
A: The Peshwa, a prime minister, helped him rule his empire.
Q: What is the significance of Satara in Maratha history?
A: During Shahu's reign, Satara was the Maratha capital.
Q: What is the role of the Peshwas in Maratha history?
A: Under the Peshwas, Marathas developed a successful military campaign, and the Peshwa became the real ruler of the Marathas.
Q: How did the Maratha Empire expand under the Peshwas?
A: Under the Peshwas, Maratha Empire expanded between 1720 to 1761, and after raiding Delhi in 1737, the frontiers of Maratha domination expanded into Rajasthan, Punjab, Bengaluru, and Odisha.
Q: Why did other rulers become hostile towards the Marathas?
A: Other rulers became hostile towards the Marathas because of their military campaigns, as a result, they did not support Marathas in the third battle of Panipat.
