The Rise of the Marathas
CBSE · Class 8 · Social Science
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What was Jijabai's role in Shivaji's childhood?
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She raised him at the Pune jagir with trusted officials
Jijabai looked after Shivaji at the Pune jagir with trusted officials and gave him values and education.
At what age did Shivaji begin military campaigns?
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16
At age 16, Shivaji launched military campaigns and captured neglected forts around Pune.
What did Shivaji first capture during his early military campaigns?
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Neglected forts around Pune
Shivaji first strengthened his hold by capturing neglected and unoccupied forts around Pune.
Which kingdom did Chhatrapati Shivaji establish?
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Maratha kingdom
Shivaji founded the Maratha kingdom, also called Swarajya.
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