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Tamil Nadu Board 11th Standard History Unit 15: Book Back Answers and Solutions

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Unit 15 - The Marathas

I. Choose the Correct Answer

Question 1.

Guerilla warfare was the strength of ____________ army.
(a) Maratha

(b) Mughal
(c) British

(d) Nayaks

Answer Key:

(a) Maratha

Question 2.

Treaty of Purandar was signed between Shivaji and ____________.
(a) Afzalkhan

(b) Shayistakhan
(c) Jai Singh

(d) Aurangazeb

Answer Key:

Question 3.

The Council of Ministers of Shivaji was known as ____________.
(a) Ashta Pradhan

(b) Astadiggajas
(c) Navarathnas

(d) Panchapandavas

Answer Key:

(a) Ashta Pradhan

Question 4.

In the Military organization of Shivaji, the smallest unit was headed by a ____________.
(a) Naik

(b) Havildars
(c) Bargirs

(d) Shiledars

Answer Key:

(a) Naik

Question 5.

___________ was the Peshwa who enhanced the power of the Maratha Empire.
(a) Baji Rao I

(b) Balaji Viswanath
(c) Balaji Baji Rao

(d) Baji Rao II

Answer Key:

(a) Baji Rao I

Question 6.

The Kohinoor diamond was taken away by ____________.
(a) Ahmad Shah Abdali

(b) Nadir Shah
(c) Shuja-ud-Daulah

(d) Najib-ud-Daulah

Answer Key:

(b) Nadir Shah

Question 7.

___________ treaty brought the first Anglo- Maratha War to an end.
(a) Treaty of Madras
(b) Treaty of Pune
(c) Treaty of Salbai
(d) Treaty of Bassein

Answer Key:

Question 8.

___________ was the British Governor- General on the eve of the Second Anglo- Maratha War.

(a) Lord Cornwallis

(b) Lord Wellesley
(c) Lord Hastings

(d) Lord Dalhousie

Answer Key:

(b) Lord Wellesley

Question 9.

At the village level ____________ was responsible for the remission of the revenue collections to the centre.
(a) Deshmukhs

(b) Kulkarni
(c) Kotwal

(d) Patel

Answer Key:

(d) Patel

Question 10.

Serfoji II established ____________ that produced herbal medicine for humans and animals.
(a) Saraswathi Mahal
(b) Muktambal Chattram
(c) Navavidya

(d) Dhanvantari Mahal

Answer Key:

(d) Dhanvantari Mahal

Question 11.

Name the book which was not written by Serfoji II.
(a) Kumarasambhava Champu
(b) Devendra Kuravanji
(c) Mudrarakshaschaya

(d) Kumarasambhavam

Answer Key:

(d) Kumarasambhavam

Question 12.

Find out the correct statement
(a) Afzalkhan was appointed the Governor of the Deccan in 1660 with the main purpose of crushing Shivaji.
(b) Senji acted as the first line of defence for Shivaji’s successors.
(c) The revenue administration of Shivaji was humane and beneficent to the cultivators.
(d) Sardeshmukhi was an additional 15% of the revenue which Shivaji collected.

Answer Key:

Question 13.

Find out the correct statement
(a) The English made friendly relations with the Marathas and got the right to free trade in Deccan region.
(b) Sahu defeated and killed Dost Ali the Nawab of Arcot in 1749.
(c) The Judicial System under Peshwas was perfect.
(d) Venkoji was the last ruler of Bhonsle dynasty of Maratha principality of Thanjavur.

Answer Key:

(a) The English made friendly relations with the Marathas and got the right to free trade in Deccan region.

Question 14.

From the following, find out the correct answer
(i) The administration of Justice under Shivaji was of a primitive nature.
(ii) There were regular courts and procedure.
(a) (i) is correct
(b) (ii) is correct
(c) (i) and (ii) are correct
(d) (i) and (ii) are wrong

Answer Key:

(a) (i) is correct

Question 15.

From the following, find out the correct answer
(i) The tottering Mughal Empire neglected the defence of North East frontier area.
(ii) This prompted Nadir Shah to invade India.
(a) (i) is correct
(b) (ii) is correct
(c) (i) and (ii) are correct
(d) (i) and (ii) are wrong

Answer Key:

Question 16.

Assertion (A): The Third Battle of Panipat paved the way for the rise of British power in India.
Reason (R): The defeat in this Battle dealt a severe blow to the Marathas and the Mughals.
(a) A is correct; R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) A is correct; R is wrong.
(c) Both A and R are wrong.
(d) A is correct; but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Answer Key:

(a) A is correct; R is the correct explanation of A.

Question 17.

Assertion (A): Men for infantry were recruited from Maharashtra itself.
Reason (R): The Marathas preferred to serve in the cavalry.
(a) A is wrong; R is correct.
(b) A is correct; R explains about A.
(c) A and R are wrong
(d) A and R are correct

Answer Key:

(a) A is wrong; R is correct.

Question 18.

Which of the following pair is wrongly matched
(a) Shivaji - Mountain-rat
(b) Baji Rao I - Battle of Udgir
(c) Timur Shah - Viceroy of Lahore
(d) Desinghu - Senji

Answer Key:

(b) Baji Rao I - Battle of Udgir

Question 19.

Match the following
(A) Amatya        - 1) Records of Kings
(B) Summant         - 2) Public morals
(C) Pandit Rao      - 3) War and peace
(D) Walkia Nawis - 4) Public accounts
(a) 4, 1, 2, 3

(b) 1, 2, 4, 3
(c) 4, 3, 2, 1

(d) 1, 4, 2, 3

Answer Key:

Question 20.

Arrange the successors of Shivaji chronologically.

(a) Sambhaji, Shahu, Rajaram, Sambhaji II
(b) Sambhaji, Rajaram, Shahu, Sambhaji II
(c) Rajaram, Sambhaji, Shahu, Sambhaji II
(d) Sambhaji, Sambhaji II, Rajaram, Shahu

Answer Key:

(b) Sambhaji, Rajaram, Shahu, Sambhaji II

II. Write Brief Answers

1. Write a note on the conflict between Shivaji and Afzal Khan.

Afzal Khan was sent with a huge army to attack Shivaji.
He boasted that he would bring the “mountain-rat” in chains.
He planned to trick Shivaji but he was outwitted.

2. What were the terms of the treaty of Purandhar?

Shivaji yielded the fortresses that he had captured.
He agreed to serve as a mansabdar.
He assist the Mughals in conquering Bijapur.

3. Write about Tara Bai.

She is wife of the Maratha Ruler Rajaram.
Tara Bai carried on a parallel rival government with Kolhapur as capital.
During the civil war Tara Bai was defeated by Sahu.

4. Write a note on a) Chauth b) Sardeshmukhi

Chauth was one-fourth of the revenue of the district conquered by the Marthas.
Sardeshmukhi was an additional 10% of the revenue.
Shivaji collected this tax with his virtues position as Sardeshmukh.

5. Point out the Provicion of the Treaty of Basslin

The treaty of Bassein was signed in 1802.
The territory to be ceaded should fetch an income of Rs. 26 Lakhs.
The leading Maratha States regarded the treaty as humiliating .

6. What marked the climax of the Maratha military might?

The Peshwa’s commander under Sadasiva Rao won the battle of Udgir.
This success marked the climax of Maratha military might.
As a result the Peshwa took over Bijapur, Aurangabad, Dulatabad, Ahmadnagar and Burhanpur.

7. Mention the terms of the treaty signed in 1817 between the British and the Peshwa.

The Peshwa resigned the headship of the Maratha confederacy.
Peshwa Ceded Konkan to the British.
He recognised the independence of the Gaikwar.

8. Write a note on Saraswati Mahal Library.

The Saraswati Mahal library, was built by the Nayak rulers.
It was enriched by Serfoji II.
It is a treasure house of rare manuscripts and books in many languages

9. In what aspect was Serfoji II in advance of both the missionaries and the colonial state?

He had established the first modern public school for non-Christian natives.
Included were schools for all levels, charity schools, colleges and padashalas.
The schools catered to the court elites, Vedic scholars, orphans and the poor.

10. What do you know about Kanhoji Angira?

Kanhoji Angre was the most powerful naval chief on the western coast.
During the civil war Kanhoji had supported Tarabai.
The Peshwa convinced him of the common danger from the Europeons.

III. Write Short Answers

1. Narrate the causes for the rise of the Marathas.

precipitous mountains and inaccessible valleys were most favourable for military defence.
"Guerrilla warfare" was their strength.
The spread of the Bhakti movement inculcated the spirit of oneness among the Marathas.
They possessed the ability to plan and execute the surprise lightning attacks at night.

2. Describe the military organization under Shivaji.

Shivaji organized a standing army.
The army consisted of four divisions: infantry, cavalry, an elephant corps and artillery.
The infantry was divided into regiments, brigades and divisions.
The cavalry was divided into the bargirs and the shiledars.

3. Point out the results of the Third Battle of Panipat.

The Maratha army was completely routed.
The Peshwa’s son ViswasRao, Sadasiva Rao and numerous Maratha commanders were killed.
Abdali recognized Shah Alam II as the Emperor of Delhi.
He got an annual tribute.

4. Give an account of the war fought during 1775-1782.

The war of succession between peshwa MadhavRao Narayan and his uncle Ragunath Rao was for assuming the Maratha’s throne.
In this baattle Bombay govt supported Ragunath Rao.
By the treaty of Salbai, Ragunath Rao was allotted with pension.
British’s received Thane and Salsette.

5. What were the outcomes of the Third Anglo-Maratha War?

The British abolished the Peshwai and annexed his all dominions.
BajiRao II remained a prisoner with an annual pension.
Pratap Singh, a descendent of Shivaji, was made the king of a sadara.
Mountstuart Elphinstone became Governor of Bombay.

6. What was the Nayankara System?

Krishna Devaraya, during his reign developed the Nayankara system.
The Tamil country was divided into three large Nayankaras: Senji, Thanjavur and Madurai.
Under the new system the subordinate chieftains were designated as Palayakkarars.
Their fiefdom as Palayams.

7. Explain the gallantry displayed by Raja Desinghu.

After Swarup Singh’s death, his son Desinghu assumed the governorship of Senji.
Desinghu refused to pay tribute to the Mughal emperor.
So Nawab Sadat-ul-lah Khan killed Raja Desinghu.
His young wife committed sati.

8. “The introduction of Navavidya was innovative” – How?

Serfoji introduced navavidya in the state-run schools.
He also started free elementary and secondary schools for orphans and the poor in Thanjavur city.
This schools catered to the court elites, Vedic scholars, orphans and the poor.
A second innovation was the introduction of navavidya in the state- run schools.

IV. Answer the following in detail

1. Highlight the military conquests of Shivaji.

He captured the fortress of Torna from the Sultan of Bijapur.
The fort of Raigad, was captured and wholly rebuilt.
Subsequently, the forts of Baramati, Indapura, Purandhar and Kondana came under his direct control.
He captured Javli in the Satara district and the immense booty that he won made him popular among the Marathas.
Afzal Khan was sent by Bijapur sultan, with a huge army to attack Shivaji. But he was killed by shivaji.
Aurangzeb despatched an army under the command of the Rajput general Raja Jai Singh to defeat Shivaji and annex Bijapur.
Purandar was besieged in June 1665.
The heroic resistance of Shivaji became futile. So he agreed the Treaty of Purandar.

2. Compare and contrast the Shivaji land revenue adminstration and Peshwa land

Shivaji land revenue adminstration	Peshwa land revenue adminstration
The revenue administration of Shivaji was humane and beneficent to the cultivators.	The fertility the land was assessed for fixation of taxes.
The lands were carefully surveyed and assessed.	Land were divided into three classes: according to the kinds of the crops, facilities for irrigation, and productivity of the land.
The state demand was fixed at 30% Later, this tax was raised to 40%.	Land was settled against a stipulated amount to be paid annually to the government
The gross produce tax to be payable in cash or kind.	The Peshwas gave up the system of sharing the produce of the agricultural land followed under Shivaji’s rule.

3. Discuss the career and achievement of BajRao I.

BajiRao enhanced the power and prestige of the Maratha Empire.
He defeated the Nizam of Hyderabad, the Rajput Governor of Malwa and the Governor of Gujarat.
He got one third of the territories from Bundelkhand ruler.
The commander-in-chief, TrimbakRao, who troubled the Peshwa, was defeated and killed in the battle of Dabhai.
After the battle of Dabhai, the Peshwa assumed the office of the commander-in-chief also.
Thana, Salsette and Bassein were captured from the Portuguese.
The Portuguese were driven out of the Konkan coast.

4. Highlight the sources of revenue under the Peshwas.

Customs, excise duties and sale of forest produce were much income.
Tax on land, held by Deshmukhs and Deshpandes.
Tax on land kept for the village Mahars.
Tax on the lands irrigated by wells, and Pasture fee.
Annual fee for the testing of weights and measures.
Tax on sheep, buffaloes and sale of horse.
Kurja-Patti or Tasti-Patti, a tax equal to one year’s income of the tax-payer.
Other sources of revenue were Chauth and Sardeshmukhi.

5. Describe Serfoji II’s contribution to modern education.

His most innovative project, however, was the establishment of free modern public schools run by his court .
He had established the first modern public school for non-Christian natives.
He founded free elementary and secondary schools for orphans and the poor in Thanjavur city.
Included were schools for all levels, charity schools, colleges and padashalas for Sanskrit higher learning.
A second innovation was the introduction of navavidya in the state- run schools.
Serfoji also supported a free school for needy Christians, run by missionaries in the village of Kannandangudi.
Serfoji’s strategic initiatives in modern education enabled the Thanjavur court elite.