Question

Which of the following statements about Maharani Yesubai is correct?

• A. She took control of the Maratha administration after Sambhaji's death.
  
• B. She wanted to make her son Chhatrapati after Sambhaji's death.
  
• C. She wanted Rajaram Maharaj to escape Raigad during the invasion of Zulfiqar Khan.
  
• D. She surrendered to Zulfiqar Khan after a tough fight.
  

Answer 1

The correct option is C She wanted Rajaram Maharaj to escape Raigad during the invasion of Zulfiqar Khan.


After Sambhaji's death, Maharani Yesubai handled the situation very bravely. She was the part of administration already and made some very important political decisions. And she was not ready to surrender to the Mughals under any circumstances! She also decided that Rajaram Maharaj should escape from Raigad. She only chose Rajaram Maharaj as the Chhatrapati.