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Who among the following was the founder of Maratha Empire?
1. Sambhaji Bhonsle
2. Chhatrapati Shivaji
3. Baji Rao I
4. Balaji Baji Rao

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : Chhatrapati Shivaji

The correct answer is Chhatrapati Shivaji.

  • Founder of Maratha Empire Chhatrapati Shivaji born on 20th April 1627 at Jijabai in the hill fortress of Shivner (Puna).
  • Shivaji belonged to the Bhosle clan of Marathas. And his father, Shahji Bhosle was a military commander under Nizam.
  • Her mother Jijabai was the queen of the Yadav Family.

                                                             

  • Shivaji's mother, Dadaji Kondadev, the manager of his father's jagir and Guru Ramdas his spiritual teacher.
  • Shivaji had taken control of the fort of Toran in 1646.
  • Shivaji defeated the Mughal forces at the Battle of Salher in 1672.
  • He was crowned in 1674 at Raigarh and assumed the title of Haindava Dharmoddharak (Protector of Hinduism) and Chatrapati.
  • His capital was Raigarh.
  • He applied the Chouth and Sardeshmukhi taxation system.               
  • Shivaji was helped by Ashtpradhan (eight Ministers).                                             

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