History Important Questions Chapter 12 Progression of the Empire Class 7 Maharashtra Board

Imp Questions For All Chapters – History Class 7

Short Questions

1. Who was Ahilyabai Holkar?

• She was the ruler of Indore after Malharrao Holkar.

2. Which brave Bhosale ruled in Nagpur?

• Raghuji Bhosale.

3. Who restored the Mughal Emperor to the throne?

• Mahadji Shinde.

4. Who handled Maratha politics in the South?

• Nana Phadnavis.

5. Who defeated the Jats, Rajputs, and Rohillas?

• Mahadji Shinde.

6. Who ruled over Gujarat under the Marathas?

• The Gaikwads of Vadodara.

7. Which Maratha leader ruled in Indore?

• Ahilyabai Holkar.

8. When did the Battle of Ashti take place?

• In 1818 CE.

9. When did the British raise their flag in Pune?

• In 1817 CE.

10. Who was the last powerful Peshwa?

• Nana Phadnavis.

11. Who fought against the British in the last Maratha War?

• Bajirao II.

12. Which year did the British defeat the Marathas?

• In 1818 CE.

13. What was Mahadji Shinde’s role in Delhi?

• He restored the Mughal Emperor.

14. Who built temples, wells, and dharmashalas?

• Ahilyabai Holkar.

15. Which Maratha leader controlled Gujarat?

• Khanderao Dabhade.

16. Who collected taxes from Gujarat?

• The Marathas.

17. Which war ended Maratha rule?

• The Third Anglo-Maratha War.

18. What happened to Bajirao II?

• He was sent to Bithoor by the British.

19. Who was the main enemy of the Marathas?

• The British.

20. Who ruled Maratha lands before the British?

• The Peshwas and their generals.

Long Questions

1. What was Ahilyabai Holkar’s contribution to Indore?

• Ahilyabai ruled wisely, built temples, forts, wells, and dharmashalas, and encouraged trade, agriculture, and justice.

2. How did Mahadji Shinde restore Maratha power?

• He defeated the Jats, Rajputs, and Rohillas, strengthened Maratha rule, and restored the Mughal Emperor to the Delhi throne.

3. How did the Marathas rule Gujarat?

• The Gaikwads of Vadodara controlled Gujarat, collected taxes like Chauth and Sardeshmukhi, and maintained Maratha influence.

4. Why did the British defeat the Marathas?

• The Marathas were divided, while the British had modern weapons, a strong army, and better war strategies to defeat them.

5. What was Nana Phadnavis’ role in Maratha politics?

• Nana Phadnavis handled Maratha politics, formed alliances, and protected Maratha rule from British expansion for many years.

6. What happened after the Battle of Ashti in 1818?

• The British defeated the Marathas, took control of Pune and other Maratha territories, and ended Maratha rule in India.

7. How did the Marathas help the Mughal Emperor?

• Mahadji Shinde defeated the Mughal enemies, restored Shah Alam as Emperor, and controlled North Indian politics.

8. Why did the Maratha Empire decline?

• The Maratha leaders fought among themselves, Bajirao II was weak, and the British took advantage to defeat them in 1818.