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Chapter 16 Swarajya to Empire (Maratha Period) Solutions

Complete Maharashtra State Board Balbharati & Yuvakbharati textbook solutions for Chapter 16 Swarajya to Empire (Maratha Period). Step-by-step solved exercises, numerical problems, and digest answers.

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Maharashtra State Board Class 11 History Solutions Chapter 16 Swarajya to Empire (Maratha Period)

1A. Choose the correct alternative and complete sentences.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
___________ is known as the Father of Indian Navy. (a) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (b) Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj (c) Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj (d) Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Pathans from Afghanistan had settled in ___________ the province at the foothills of the Himalayas. (a) Varanasi (b) Mathura (c) Ayodhya (d) Delhi
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) Ayodhya
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj wrote the Sanskrit text ___________ (a) Nayikabhed (b) Budhabhushan (c) Nakhshikh (d) Satasattka
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) Budhabhushan

1B. Find the incorrect pair from set B and write the correct ones.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Set ‘A’

Set ‘B’

(a) Naik-Nimbalkar Wada

Vathar

(b) Nana Phadanvis Wada

Menavali

(c) Kalaram Temple

Jejuri

(d) Mohiniraj Temple

Nevase

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

(c) Kalaram Temple – Nashik

1C. Write the names.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
He was the Chief of the intelligence network of Chh. Shivaji Maharaj
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Bahirji Naik
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
He assisted in the provincial affairs
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Subhedars/Deshadhikari
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Leader of the Rohillas
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Najib Khan

2. Complete the concept map.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
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3. Explain the statement with reasons.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Shahajiraje is known as the visionary of Swarajya.
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Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj built the naval force.
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Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj charged heavy duty on the salt imported from the Portuguese territory.
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4. Write short notes.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Maratha Art:
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Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Maratha Architecture:
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Activity

Collect information about capable women in the medieval period and present it in class. Arrange a discussion on it.
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