Maharashtra History MCQ Set-3

In this set, we have compiled the third 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 Vijaydurg fort was constructed during the regime of which of the following ruler?

A. Shivaji

B. Bhoja II

C. Kapardin I

D. Ananta Deva II

Answer: B. Bhoja II

Note: Vijaydurg fort, sometimes written as Viziadurg fort was the oldest fort on the Sindhudurg coast. The fort was constructed during the regime of Shilahara dynasty king Raja Bhoja II and restructured by Shivaji.

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

A. Thane

B. Aurangabad

C. Ahmednagar

D. Pune

Answer: A. Thane

Note: The capital of Shilahara dynasty was located in Thane.

Q.3 Which among the following is CORRECT about the Walkeshwar Temple?

I. The temple was built during the regime of Shilahara dynasty

II. The temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva

III. The temple is attached to fresh water Banganga Tank

A. Only I is correct

B. Only II is correct

C. Only III is correct

D. I, II & II all correct

Answer: D. I, II & III all correct

Note: The Walkeshwar Temple, dedicated to Hindu God Shiva and its attached freshwater tank Banganga Tank were built by Lakshman Prabhu, a minister in the court of Shilahara dynasty.

Q.4 Who among the following is considered as the founder of the Nagpur city?

A. Bakht Buland Shah

B. Kok Shah

C. Chand Sultan

D. Raghoji Bhosale

Answer: A. Bakht Buland Shah

Note: Dravidian Gond dynasty ruler Bakht Buland Shah is considered to be the founder of the Nagpur city.

Q.5 Northwestern expansion of the Maratha empire was stopped after which of the following battle?

A. Second Battle of Panipat

B. Third Battle of Panipat

C. Battle of Nagpur

D. None of these

Answer: B. Third battle of Panipat

Note: The third battle of Panipat was fought between Maratha Empire and invading Afghan army of Ahmad Shah Durrani.

Q.6 Which among the following is CORRECT about the peak time of Maratha Empire?

I. During the peak, the Maratha Empire has boundary upto Tamilnadu in South, Bengal in East, Peshawar in North.

II. The Northwestern expansion of the Maratha Empire was stopped after the third battle of Panipat.

A. Only I is correct

B. Only II is correct

C. Both I & II are correct

D. None correct

Answer: C. Both I & II are correct

Q.7 Who among the following was the leader of the Maratha Army during the third battle of Panipat?

A. Sadashivrao Bhau

B. Chimaji Appa

C. Vishwasrao Bhatt

D. Ranoji Bhoite

Answer: A. Sadashivrao Bhau

Q.8 Which of the following treaty was signed after the end of the First Anglo-Maratha War?

A. Treaty of Surat

B. Treaty of Salbai

C. Treaty of Yandaboo

D. None of these

Answer: B. Treaty of Salbai

Note: After the first Anglo-Maratha War, the treaty of Salbai was signed between Warren Hastings and Mahadaji Scindia.

Q.9 Pataleshwar rock-cut temple of Pune was built during the regime of which dynasty?

A. Rashtrakuta dynasty

B. Chalukya dynasty

C. Satavahana dynasty

D. None of these

Answer: A. Rashtrakuta dynasty

Note: Pataleshwar rock-cut temple of Pune was built by Kannadiga kings during the regime of Rashtrakuta dynasty

Q.10 For how many years, the Mughal-Maratha Wars did last?

A. 20 years

B. 23 years

C. 27 years

D. 34 years

Answer: C. 27 years

Note: The Mughal-Maratha Wars lasted for 27 years from 1680 to 1707.

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