31. The Maratha leader who defeated the Nizam of Hyderabad and established his control over the Deccan was:
a) Baji Rao I
b) Sadashiv Rao Bhau
c) Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj
d) Nana Saheb
32. The Maratha ruler who was the brother of Chhatrapati Shivaji and actively participated in the Maratha resistance against the Mughals was:
a) Sambhaji
b) Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj
c) Ekoji I
d) Rajaram
33. The Maratha leader who was responsible for the successful defense of the Maratha Empire against Mughal attacks and was given the title “Senapati” was:
a) Tanaji Malusare
b) Baji Rao I
c) Chimaji Appa
d) Nana Saheb
34. The Maratha ruler who continued the tradition of “Chhatrapati” and played a crucial role in the consolidation of Maratha power was:
a) Sambhaji
b) Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj
c) Baji Rao I
d) Rajaram
35. The Maratha Empire was primarily based in which region of India?
a) Punjab
b) Deccan
c) Bengal
d) Gujarat
