Maratha Empire & Shivaji — Set 19

After the Treaty of Purandar (1665), Shivaji visited Aurangzeb's court in Agra. Who else among Maratha nobles accompanied him?

The Maratha military unit called 'Paga' in Shivaji's army referred to what?

The Maratha festivals of Diwali and Gudi Padwa have special significance because Gudi Padwa marks what?

The Portuguese city of Goa, despite Shivaji's attempts, was never fully captured by the Marathas. It remained a Portuguese colony until which year?

Shivaji Maharaj is celebrated on the Indian Navy's official crest. What does his seal on the crest represent?

Which Maratha figure served as regent of Kolhapur and was known for remarkable political longevity?

Shivaji Maharaj's administrative genius is often compared to that of which ancient Indian ruler?

Which of Shivaji's commanders was known as a 'Naik' (leader) of his intelligence network?

The Maratha forces' ability to hold out in hill forts against Mughal sieges was primarily due to what preparedness?

Shivaji Maharaj's coronation in 1674 represented a break from which tradition of Maratha nobles?