Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj

Here are 11 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj tailored for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) preparation:

1. When was Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj born?

A) 1655  

B) 1657  

C) 1660  

D) 1662 Answer: B) 1657

2. Where was Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj born?

A) Raigad Fort  

B) Sinhagad Fort  

C) Purandar Fort  

D) Pratapgad Fort Answer: C) Purandar Fort

3. Who was the mother of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj?

A) Jijabai  

B) Saibai  

C) Soyarabai  

D) Tarabai Answer: B) Saibai

4. What title did Sambhaji Maharaj use for himself as the ruler of the Maratha Empire?

A) Maharaja  

B) Chhatrapati  

C) Raja  

D) Shah Answer: B) Chhatrapati

5. Which Mughal Emperor captured and executed Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj?

A) Akbar  

B) Jahangir  

C) Aurangzeb  

D) Shah Jahan Answer: C) Aurangzeb

6. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was known for his contributions to:

A) Astronomy  

B) Literature  

C) Medicine  

D) Agriculture Answer: B) Literature

7. What was the name of the literary work written by Sambhaji Maharaj in Sanskrit?

A) Kavya Mimansa  

B) Budhabhushanam  

C) Ramayana  

D) Mahabharata Answer: B) Budhabhushanam

8. In which year did Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj ascend the throne after his father's death?

A) 1674  

B) 1680  

C) 1684  

D) 1689 Answer: B) 1680

9. What was the primary reason for Sambhaji Maharaj's conflict with the Mughals?

A) Territorial expansion  

B) Religious differences  

C) Trade disputes  

D) Marriage alliances Answer: A) Territorial expansion

10. How did Sambhaji Maharaj die?

A) In battle  

B) By assassination  

C) Execution  

D) Natural causes Answer: C) Execution

11. Which of the following forts was not captured by Sambhaji Maharaj during his reign?

A) Raigad  

B) Janjira  

C) Kalyan  

D) Vijaydurg Answer: B) Janjira

These questions cover various aspects of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's life, contributions, and historical significance, suitable for MPSC exams.