Question

Which among the following statements is not correct about the religious policy of Shivaji Maharaj?

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Shivaji Maharaj was tolerant of all religions.
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Shivaji Maharaj forced the people of the conquered territories to follow a certain religion.
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Soldiers were ordered not to harm places of worship like mosques during a campaign.
• D. Several important officials in Shivaji Maharaj's court were followers of Islam.

Answer 1

The correct option is B <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Shivaji Maharaj forced the people of the conquered territories to follow a certain religion.

Shivaji Maharaj was a tolerant ruler. He instructed his soldiers not to harm places of worship like mosques during a campaign. Moreover, many people of the Islamic faith were given very important positions in his court.