Maharashtra History MCQ Set-2

In this set, we have compiled the second set of Maharashtra History GK MCQ for Maharashtra PSC, UPSC, competitive examinations in India and Maharashtra Government Job recruitment examinations. Find out the questions along with the answers below.

Q.1 Rashtrakuta dynasty ruled ancient Maharashtra during which of the following period?

A. 6^th century CE to 10^th century CE

B. 7^th century CE to 10^th century CE

C. 8^th century CE to 10^th century CE

D. 9^th century CE to 10^th century CE

Answer: C. 8^th century CE to 10^th century CE.

Q.2 The capital of Rashtrakuta dynasty was located in which of the following place?

A. Manyakheta

B. Achalpur

C. Bharoch

D. None of these

Answe: A. Manyakheta

Note: The Rashtrakuta dynasty ruled modern day Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and their capital was located in Manyakheta in modern day Karnataka

Q.3 Yadavas of Devagiri ruled the Maharashtra region during which of the following period?

A. 12^th century CE to 14^th century CE

B. 12^th century CE to 15^th century CE

C. 12^th century CE to 16^th century CE

D. 13^th century CE to 14^th century CE

Answer: A. 12^th century CE to 14^th century CE

Q.4 Daulatabad fort was built during the regime of which of the following ruler?

A. Delhi sultanate

B. Yadavas of Devagiri

C. Ahmednagar sultanate

D. None of these

Answer: B. Yadavas of Devagiri

Note: Daulatabad fort, also known as Devagiri fort or Deogiri fort was the capital of Yadavas of Devagiri. Later the fort was used by Delhi sultanate and Ahmednagar sultanate.

Q.5 Who among the following was the founder of modern Maratha Empire?

A. Chattrapati Shivaji

B. Shambhaji Bhosale

C. Rajaram Bhosale-I

D. None of these

Answer: A. Chattrapati Shivaji

Note: Chattrapati Shivaji founded the modern Maratha Empire in 1674 CE

Q.6 Treaty of Purandar was signed between:

A. Shivaji and Jai Singh

B. Shivaji and Shaista Khan

C. Shivaji and Baji Prabhu Deshpande

D. None of these

Answer: A. Shivaji and Jai Singh

Note: The treaty of Purandar was signed on 11^th June, 1665 between Shivaji and Jai Singh, the Rajput Mirza Raja under Aurangzeb. In the treaty, Shivaji agreed to give up 23 of his forts, keeping 12 for himself and pay compensation of 400,000 gold hun to Mughals.

Q.7 Maratha Empire climbed to its zenith during the rule of which of the following Peshwa?

A. Shahu Maharaj

B. Balaji Viswanath

C. Baji Rao-I

D. Balaji Baji Rao

Answer: C. Baji Rao-I

Q.8 Who was the last Chattrapati (emperor) of the Maratha Empire?

A. Pratap Singh

B. Shivaji-II

C. Shahu-I

D. Rajaram-I

Answer: A. Pratap Singh

Note: Pratap Singh, raja of Satara was the last Chattrapati (emperor) of the Maratha Empire, although political power was under the Peshwa during his regime.

Q.9 Who among the following is called as the Second Founder of the Maratha State?

A. Baji Rao-I

B. Balaji Viswanath

C. Balaji Bajirao

D. Madhav-Rao-I

Answer: B. Balaji Viswanath

Q.10 The Battle of Palkhed was fought between?

A. Baji Rao-I and Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah-I

B. Balaji Viswanath and Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah-I

C. Baji Rao-I and Nasir Jang Mir Ahmed

D. None of these

Answer: A. Baji Rao-I and Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah-I

Note: The battle of Palkhed was fought on 28^th February, 1728 near Aurangabad, Maharashtra between Baji Rao-I and Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah-I of Hyderabad.

Other Maharashtra History GK MCQ sets for competitive examinations:

• Maharashtra History GK MCQ Set-1
• Maharashtra History GK MCQ Set-3
• Maharashtra History GK MCQ Set-4
• Maharashtra History GK MCQ Set-5
• Maharashtra History GK MCQ Set-6
• Maharashtra History GK MCQ Set-7
• Maharashtra History GK MCQ Set-8