The famous naval commander Kanhoji Angre, who fiercely defended the Konkan coast against the British, Portuguese, and Siddhis, served which empire? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The famous naval commander Kanhoji Angre, who fiercely defended the Konkan coast against the British, Portuguese, and Siddhis, served which empire?
A. The Bijapur Sultanate
B. The Gujarat Sultanate
C. The Maratha Empire
D. The Mughal Empire
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Kanhoji Angre was the supreme commander of the Maratha Navy in the early 18th century, remaining practically undefeated by European colonial navies until his death.

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Question #1
The 'Rathore' king of Jodhpur who fought against Aurangzeb was:
A. Maharaja Jaswant Singh
B. Maharaja Ajit Singh
C. Maharaja Vijay Singh
D. Maharaja Bakht Singh

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Jaswant Singh, a Rathore ruler, served under Shah Jahan but later opposed Aurangzeb.

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Question #2
The official court history of Emperor Shah Jahan's reign, titled 'Padshahnama', was principally written by:
A. Faizi
B. Abdul Hamid Lahori
C. Motamad Khan
D. Khafi Khan

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Abdul Hamid Lahori was commissioned by Shah Jahan to write the 'Padshahnama', an incredibly detailed account of the first two decades of his rule.

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Question #3
The 'Maratha' empire used a system of 'Deshmukh' and 'Patil' for local administration. What was a 'Patil'?
A. Provincial governor
B. Village headman
C. Military commander
D. Revenue collector

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Patil was the village headman in the Maratha administrative system, responsible for local governance and revenue collection.

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