Question

Choose the correct statement(s) about the relationship between the Mughals and the Marathas.

• A. Shahji Bhonsle was the officer of Ahmednagar and Bijapur.
• B. Shivaji prevented the Mughal empire's expansion in the Deccan.
• C. Mughals recognised the right of Marathas to collect taxes in Deccan.
• D. Marathas recognised the right of Mughals to collect taxes in Deccan.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Shahji Bhonsle was the officer of Ahmednagar and Bijapur.
B Shivaji prevented the Mughal empire's expansion in the Deccan.
C Mughals recognised the right of Marathas to collect taxes in Deccan.

Shahji Bhonsle was the officer of Ahmednagar and Bijapur. In those days, Ahmadnagar and Bijapur were sultanates and independent from the control of the Mughals. Shahji's son, Shivaji prevented the Mughal empire's expansion in the Deccan. Mughals recognised the right of Marathas to collect Chauth tax in Deccan after Shivaji had established the might of the Marathas.