Question

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj founded and consolidate the Maratha Empire in 1674 with which of the following places as its capital?
1. Pratapgad
2. Daulatabad
3. Raigad
4. Singhad

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Raigad

The correct answer is Raigad.

• The Maratha empire dominated a large area of India in the 18th century.

• Shivaji was named Chhatrapati in 1674 and the Maratha empire came to an end in 1818 after the defeat of Peshwa Bajirao II by the British East India company.
• This initially began by freeing the people from the Sultanate of Bijapur when he won Fort Torna in 1645 and after this, it continued by winning other forts.
• His aim was to establish an empire of self-rule of the Hindu people.
• He kept Raigad as his capital and they gave tough fights to Mughals to defend his kingdom.