Question

Given below are four Maratha leaders. Arrange them in chronological order.
1. Shivaji
2. Shahaji
3. Shahu
4. Sambhaji
Select the correct answer using the codes given.

• A. 1, 2, 3, 4
• B. 2, 3, 1, 4
• C. 2, 1, 4, 3
• D. 2, 1, 3, 4

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

2, 1, 4, 3

Shahaji - born 18 March 1594, was a general in the court of Adilshah, sultan of Bijapur.

Shivaji - born 19 February 1630, son of Shahaji; was the founder of the Maratha empire.

Sambhaji - born 14 May 1657, son of Shivaji, ruled the Maratha empire for nine years.

Shahu - born 18 May 1682, son of Sambhaji, was the fourth Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire