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Chapter 9 The Maratha War of Independence Solutions

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Maharashtra State Board Class 7 History Solutions Chapter 9 The Maratha War of Independence

Class 7 History Chapter 9 The Maratha War of Independence Textbook Questions and Answers

1. Choose the correct option:

The Maratha War Of Independence Class 7 Question 1.
Aurangzeb was annoyed by his bravery.
(a) Shahajada Akbar
(b) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
(c) Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj
Answer:
(b) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

The Maratha War Of Independence Question Answer Question 2.
These decamped with the golden pinnacle from the Emperor’s tent.
(a) Santaji and Dhanaji
(b) Santaji Ghorpade and Vithoji Chavan
(c) Khando Ballal and Rupaji Bhosale
Answer:
(b) Santaji Ghorpade and Vithoji Chavan

Std 7 History Chapter 9 The Maratha War Of Independence Question 3.
He fought very bravely in the Goa battle.
(a) Yesaji Kank
(b) Nemaji Shinde
(c) Pralhad Niraji
Answer:
(a) Yesaji Kank

2. Find in the text in the lesson and write answers:

Class 7 History Chapter 9 The Maratha War Of Independence Question 1.
Why did Sambhaji Maharaj return halfway from the Janjira campaign? ‘
Answer:
(a) Sambhaji Maharaj started a campaign against the Siddi of Janjira in 1682 CE.
(b) The Marathas laid siege to Siddi’s Dandarajpuri and battered the fort of Janjira with the artillery.
(c) But on the other hand, the Mughal army invaded Swaraj. Hence Sambhaji Maharaj returned halfway from the Janjira campaign to protect/defend his kingdom.

9 The Maratha War Of Independence Question 2.
Why did Sambhaji Maharaj decide to teach a lesson to the Portuguese?
Answer:
The Portuguese of Goa joined hands with the Emperor against Sambhaji Maharaj so ) the Maharaj decided to teach a lesson to the Portuguese.

The Maratha War Of Independence Question 3.
While going to Jinji, Rajaram Maharaj left the responsibility of protecting Swaraj to whom?
Answer:
While going to Jinji, Rajaram Maharaj had assigned the duty to protect Swaraj to Ramchandrapant, Amatya, Shankaraji, Narayan Sachiv, Santaji Ghorpade and Dhanaji Jadhav.

9 The Maratha War Of Independence Class 7 Question 4.
Devdatta has described Maharani Tarabai’s Valour in which words?
Answer:
Devdatta has described Maharani Tarabai’s valour in his Marathi poem:

3. Give reasons:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Aurangzeb turned his aim towards Adilshahi and Qutubshahi Kingdom.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Aurangzeb was not able to succeed his campaign against the Marathas. (b) Therefore he suspended the campaign and turned his aim towards Adilshahi and Kutubshahi states.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
After the death of Sambhaji Maharaj, the Marathas intensified their war with the Mughals.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Sambhaji Maharaj was brutally put to death by Aurangzeb. (b) The Marathas took inspiration from his sacrifice and intensified their fight against the Mughals.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
It was decided that the Raigad fort should be fought under the leadership of Maharani Yesubai.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Zulfikarkhan put Raigad under siege. (b) Rajaram Maharaj and his wife Maharani Tarabai, Sambhaji Maharaj’s wife, Maharani Yesubai and his son Shahu were in Raigad. (c) It was very risky for all members of the royal family to stay at one place. (d) It was decided that Rajaram should escape from Raigad and the fight to defend Raigad would continue under the leadership of Maharani Yesubai.

Activity:

Show Goa, Bijapur, Golconda, Jinji, Ahmadabad and Ahmednagar on a map of India.

Class 7 History Chapter 9 The Maratha War of Independence Additional Important Questions and Answers

Choose the correct option:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Akbar sought shelter with – (a) Sambhaji Maharaj (b) Mukarrab Khan (c) Rajaram Maharaj
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Sambhaji Maharaj
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Aurangzeb died in 1707 at – (a) Kolhapur (b) Janjira (c) Ahmadnagar
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Ahmadnagar

Arrange the events chronologically:

Answer:

Write the meaning of:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Artillery
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The army unit that uses big guns with big barrels.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Killedar / Kiledar
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
In charge of the fort.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Guerilla tactics
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The use of surprise raids hit and run by the army and repetitive attacks on the enemy.

Find from the text and write the answers:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Who took away the golden pinnacle from the Emperor’s own tent?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Santaji Ghorpade (b) Vithoji Chavan
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Name the faithful Sardars of Raj aram Maharaj who joined him in the Jinji campaign.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Pralhad Niraji (b) Khando Ballal (c) Rupaji Bhosale.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
What was Tarabai’s warfare method called?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Tarabai’s warfare method was called ‘Safe deposit locker system’.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
How did Aurangzeb entice many Maratha Sardars on his side?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Aurangzeb enticed many Maratha Sardars on his side by giving them watans and jagirs.
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Why was it decided that Rajaram Maharaj should escape from Raigad and go to Jinji?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) The Jinji fort was far off in the south and was invincible. (b) It was not an easy task for the Mughals to capture this fort. Hence Rajaram escaped from Raigad and went to Jinji.
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
How does Khafikhan describe Maharani Tarabai?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Khafikhan described Maharani Tarabai in the following words “She is intelligent and wise. She became very famous for her management of army and administration even during the rule of her husband”.
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
When was the sign of the tilting of the balance to the other end seen?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
It was when trusted Sardars like Krishnaji Sawant, Khanderao Dabhada, Dhanaji Jadhav and Nemaji Shinde started the battles on various fronts against the Mughals outside Maharashtra which gave a sign of the tilting of the balance to the other end.

Find out and write:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
They were in the forefront to invade Mughal territories.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Santaji and Dhanaji
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
He died in March 1700.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Rajaram Maharaj
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
He rebelled against his father and sought shelter with Sambhaji Maharaj.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Prince Akbar
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Incharge of the Kolhapur province.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Mukarrabkhan
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Great Maratha soldier of whom the Mughal soldiers were scared of.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Dhanaji
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Historian Riyasatkar G.S. Sardesai described Rajaram Maharaj as.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
‘Sthirbuddhi’ (Level Headed)

Give reasons:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Sambhaji Maharaj had to abandon the Janjira campaign and turn back.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Noted historian Riyasatkar G.S. Sardesai has described Rajaram Maharaj by using the adjective ‘Sthirbuddhi’. (Level Headed)
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Eighteenth century is known as the Maratha Century.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Complete the following flow chart:

The lineage of the Bhosale family.

Answer: