Maratha kingdom

1

Consider the following statements with respect to Maratha Empire:

  1. Maratha kingdom could alone fulfill the political vacuum created by the decaying Mughal empire at that time.
  2. The unity amongst the Maratha sardars and the common visions and plan were the main source of their strength manifested in their successive military achievements.

Choose the correct option:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both
D
None
2

Consider the following statements:

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji collected Chauth from territories vulnerable to his attack.
  2. Chhatrapati Shivaji collected Chauth and Shardesmukhi from territories vulnerable to Mughal attack to provide protection.
  3. Tipu Sultan was the only king to have died in a battle against British.
  4. Haider Ali, son of Tipu Sultan allied with various Marathas to defeat British.

The correct statement(s) is/are:

A
I and III
B
I and II
C
I and IV
D
All of these
3

Consider the following statements about Chauth levied by Marathas:

  1. It was an annual tax nominally levied at 25% on revenue or produce.
  2. It was levied on the land which was under nominal Mughal rule.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Codes:

A
I only
B
II only
C
Both
D
None

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