Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was the son of the great Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He was the second ruler of the Maratha Empire and is known for his bravery and sacrifice. He fought against the Mughal Empire and protected his kingdom. Here is a General Knowledge quiz on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj with questions and answers.
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the second ruler of Maratha Empire. Known for his courage and resistance against the Mughals, he played a key role in protecting the empire. This GK quiz will test your knowledge about his life and achievements.
Q1. When was Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj born?
(a) 1 January 1659
(b) 14 May 1657
(c) 20 July 1680
(d) 11 March 1689
S1. Ans. (b)
Q2. Where was Sambhaji Maharaj born?
(a) Raigad Fort
(b) Sinhagad Fort
(c) Purandar Fort
(d) Shivneri Fort
S2. Ans. (c)
Q3. Who was the mother of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj?
(a) Soyarabai
(b) Tarabai
(c) Rani Lakshmibai
(d) Saibai
S3. Ans. (d)
Q4. Which Mughal emperor captured and executed Sambhaji Maharaj?
(a) Babur
(b) Jahangir
(c) Akbar
(d) Aurangzeb
S4. Ans. (d)
Q5. In which year did Sambhaji Maharaj ascend the throne?
(a) 1665
(b) 1674
(c) 1680
(d) 1689
S5. Ans. (c)
Q6. In which year was Sambhaji Maharaj executed?
(a) 1687
(b) 1689
(c) 1699
(d) 1707
S6. Ans. (b)
Q7. What was the name of Sambhaji Maharaj’s close friend who was captured along with him?
(a) Kavi Kalash
(b) Hambirrao Mohite
(c) Balaji Vishwanath
(d) Bajirao II
S7. Ans. (a)
Q8. Who succeeded Sambhaji Maharaj as the ruler of the Maratha Empire?
(a) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
(b) Bajirao I
(c) Rajaram Bhosale I
(d) Balaji Vishwanath
S8. Ans. (c)
Q9. Where was Sambhaji Maharaj executed?
(a) Raigad
(b) Tulapur
(c) Sinhagad
(d) Ahmednagar
S9. Ans. (b)
Q10. Who was the wife of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj?
(a) Soyarabai
(b) Tarabai
(c) Yesubai
(d) Rani Durgawati
S10. Ans. (c)
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