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History of India and Maharashtra
Modern Indian history with focus on Maharashtra.
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Who founded the Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873 with the aim of liberating the lower castes from exploitation and ensuring their right to education?
Q2 · History of India and Maharashtra · EASY
The Battle of Plassey (1757) marked a turning point in Indian history as it established British dominance. Which Indian ruler was defeated by Robert Clive in this battle?
Q3 · History of India and Maharashtra · MEDIUM
Which of the following statements about the Third Battle of Panipat (1761) is correct? 1. It was fought between the Maratha Empire and Ahmad Shah Abdali. 2. The Marathas were led by Sadashivrao Bhau. 3. The Maratha defeat temporarily halted their northward expansion. 4. The battle took place during the reign of Peshwa Balaji Bajirao.
Q4 · History of India and Maharashtra · MEDIUM
The Civil Disobedience Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 involved the violation of certain laws. Which of the following activities were part of this movement? 1. Refusal to pay land revenue and taxes. 2. Boycott of foreign cloth and liquor shops. 3. Violation of forest laws. 4. Non-cooperation with Simon Commission.
Q5 · History of India and Maharashtra · HARD
Consider the following statements about the Yadava dynasty of Devagiri: 1. The Yadavas claimed descent from the legendary Yadu of the Mahabharata. 2. Raja Raja I was the founder of the independent Yadava kingdom. 3. The capital was shifted from Devagiri to Daulatabad by Muhammad bin Tughlaq after conquest. 4. Ramachandra was the last powerful ruler who initially resisted but later submitted to Alauddin Khilji. Which of the above statements are correct?