Chhatrapati Shivaji (1627-1680) -Questions

Repeated Indian History Questions

Shivaji Bhonsle also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was an Indian warrior king and a member of the Bhonsle Maratha clan. Shivaji was born in the hill-fort of Shivneri, near the city of Junnar in Pune district .


Chhatrapati Shivaji was born in the year?
Ans; 1627

In which year Shivaji assumed the title of Chhatrapati?
Ans: 1674

Father of Shivaji?
Ans: Shahaji Bhosale

Mother of Shivaji?
Ans: Jijabhai

Founder of the Maratha Empire?
Ans:Chhatrapati Shivaji

Successor of Chhatrapati Shivaji?
Ans: Sambhaji Bhosale

Treaty of Purandar was signed between Shivaji and Jai Singh in:
Ans: 11 June 1665

Which mughal king imprisoned Shivaji ?
Ans: Aurangzeb

Council of eight ministers that administered the Maratha empire?
Ans: Ashtapradhan

Capital of Shivaji's kingdom?
Ans: Raigad.

Who is considered as the 'Father of the Indian Navy'?
 Ans: Chhatrapati Shivaji 

 The sword of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj:
Ans: Bhavani Talwar

Shivaji visited Mughal king Aurangzeb's court in Agra in the year?
Ans: 1666

Shivaji last expedition was at:
Ans: Karnataka

Shivaji died in the year?
Ans: 1680