Quiz on Shivaji Raje Bhonsle

Shivaji was a part of which clan?

In which year was Shivaji formally crowned the Chhatrapati (emperor) of his realm? 

 Shivaji carved out an enclave from which sultanate of Bijapur that formed the genesis of the Maratha Empire?

In which year was Shivaji born?

 Shivaji promoted the use of which language?

Shivaji engaged in both alliances and hostilities with which of the following parties?

What was the name of Shivaji’s father? 

 At the time of Shivaji’s birth, power in Deccan was shared by which of the three Islamic sultanates?

Which day is celebrated as Shivaji Jayanti?

 Where did Shivaji get his name from?

Whom did Shivaji give assistance in conquering Bijapur? 

 Shivaji’s father left him an army of how many men?

Who was defeated by Shivaji on a one-to-one battle?

Shivaji is said to be the father of which Indian troop?

Which fort did Shivaji escape when trapped by Siddhi Johar’s army? 

Shivaji was the proponent of which kind of war? 

 What is the name of Shivaji’s mother?

Whom did Shivaji consider to be his political guru and mentor?

 In 1646, what was Shivaji’s first fort that he occupied?

 When did Shivaji die?