Question

Which of the following statements about Veermata Jijabai is correct?

• A. She received military training and education at young age.
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> She guided Shivaji in the mission of establishing Swaraj.
• C. She was distinguished archer and swordswoman.
• D. She was the wife of Shivaji Maharaj.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A She received military training and education at young age.
B <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> She guided Shivaji in the mission of establishing Swaraj.

Veermata Jijabai was the mother of Shivaji Maharaj and was the daughter of the great sardar Lakhujiraje Jadhav of Sindkhedraja. She received military training and education at a young age and was a political expert. She guided Shahjiraje as well as Shivaji in the mission to establish swaraj and often advised Shivaji Maharaj on political matters.