21. The Maratha leader who was crowned as “Chhatrapati” after Shivaji’s death was:
a) Sambhaji
b) Baji Rao I
c) Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj
d) Nana Saheb
22. The Maratha Empire effectively ended after the Third Anglo-Maratha War with the defeat of the Marathas in the year:
a) 1782
b) 1802
c) 1818
d) 1857
23. The Maratha queen who was a skilled administrator and ruled the state of Bhopal was:
a) Rani Durgavati
b) Rani Ahilyabai Holkar
c) Rani Tarabai
d) Rani Kamalapati
24. The Maratha ruler who was known for his support of education, culture, and patronage of scholars was:
a) Shivaji
b) Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj
c) Balaji Baji Rao
d) Baji Rao I
25. The Maratha commander who defeated the Portuguese and captured the forts of Vasai and Daman was:
a) Chimaji Appa
b) Baji Rao I
c) Sadashiv Rao Bhau
d) Nana Saheb
