Shivaji created a stable kingdom with the support of powerful warrior families called the '_______'.
A
Patils
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B
Deshmukhs
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C
Peshwas
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D
Holkars
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Solution
The correct option is B Deshmukhs Shivaji created a stable kingdom with the support of powerful warrior families called the 'Deshmukhs'. He built a formidable army consisting of a group of peasant pastoralists - or cattle herders - called the Kunbis. Using this army, he challenged the Mughals who were trying to gain control of the Deccan.