Fill in the blanks
Shivaji took the oath of Swaraj in the temple of_______
Raireshwar
4. Shivaji controlled the Jagir of Pune, Supe, Chakan and ___.
a) Junnar
b) Indapur
c) Latur
d) Wai
Indapur
a) Capture of Torna
b) Capture of Rohida
c) Capture of Rajgad
d) Capture of Purandar
a → c → d → b
(Torna → Rajgad → Purandar → Rohida)
What were the names of the Machis on Torna fort?
The Machis on Torna fort were Zunjar Machi and Budhla Machi.
2. Cause: Maharashtra was ruled by cruel and unjust powers.
a) People lived happily.
b) Shivaji decided to take rest.
c) Shivaji wanted to free people from injustice.
d) The rulers improved their behaviour.
c) Shivaji wanted to free people from injustice
A small fortification on a hill slope is called__________
Machi
5. The first fort Shivaji captured was ___.
a) Purandar
b) Rajgad
c) Torna
d) Rohida
Torana
a) Shivaji took oath at Raireshwar
b) Shivaji captured Torna fort
c) Treasure of Torna discovered
d) Shivaji used treasure to buy weapons
Correct Sequence: a → b → c → d
What did Shivaji name the Torna fort after capturing it?
Prachandgad
4. Cause: Torna was a large and poorly guarded fort.
a) Shivaji ignored it.
b) Shivaji decided to capture Torna first.
c) The Mavlas refused to go there.
d) The Adilshahi commander strengthened it.
b) Shivaji decided to capture Torna first.
The treasure found in Torna fort was considered a blessing from ______________
Goddess Bhavani.
7. One of the Machis at Torna was ___.
a) Zunjar Machi
b) Raigad Machi
c) Sinhgad Machi
d) Pratapgad Machi
a) Zunjar Machi
a) Torna was renamed Prachandgad
b) Yesaji Kank hoisted the Maratha flag
c) Mavlas entered the Kanad Valley
d) Strategic positions of the fort captured
Correct Sequence: c → d → b → a
What was found in the Torna fort that surprised Shivaji’s men?
Shivaji’s men found four metal pots full of mohur coins in the Torna fort.
5. Mavlas climbed the fort quietly at night.
a) The guards heard them.
b) They were caught.
c) They surprised the guards and captured the fort.
d) They ran away.
c) They surprised the guards and captured the fort.
Shivaji used part of the treasure to buy __________
arms and ammunition.
9. The temple on Torna is dedicated to ___.
a) Goddess Bhavani
b) Goddess Toranjai
c) Goddess Lakshmi
d) Goddess Durga
b) Goddess Toranjai
4. Arrange these forts in the order Shivaji captured them:
a) Rajgad
b) Torna
c) Purandar
d) Rohida
Correct Sequence: b → a → c → d
10. Which hill was later named Rajgad?
The hill of Murumbdeo was later named Rajgad.
6. Cause: A huge treasure was found on Torna fort.
a) Shivaji wasted the money.
b) Shivaji used it to buy arms and strengthen Swaraj.
c) The soldiers kept it for themselves.
d) The Adilshahi king took it back.
b) Shivaji used it to buy arms and strengthen Swaraj.
Maharashtra was governed by four powers – the Mughals, Adilshah of Bijapur, the Portuguese of Goa & the_____________
Siddi of Janjira.
10. Who hoisted the Maratha flag at Torna?
a) Tanaji Malusare
b) Yesaji Kank
c) Baji Prabhu
d) Dadoji Konddeo
a) Tanaji Malusare
a) Construction of Rajgad completed
b) Capture of partially built Murumbdeo fort
c) Rajgad becomes first capital
d) Use of Torna treasure for completion
Correct Sequence: b → d → a → c
Who complained about Shivaji’s actions to the Adilshahi Collector?
The jealous people of Maval complained about Shivaji to the Adilshahi Collector at Shirval.
9. Cause: Shivaji said he captured forts for better administration.
a) The Collector believed him and did not punish him.
b) Shivaji was arrested.
c) Shivaji returned all the forts.
d) The people opposed him.
a) The Collector believed him and did not punish him.