Which visionary ruler of Travancore famously defeated the Dutch East India Company at the Battle of Colachel in 1741 CE? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which visionary ruler of Travancore famously defeated the Dutch East India Company at the Battle of Colachel in 1741 CE?

A. Dharma Raja

B. Rama Varma

C. Martanda Varma

D. Swathi Thirunal

Answer: Option C

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Maharaja Martanda Varma modernized his army and crushed the Dutch forces at Colachel, effectively ending Dutch colonial ambitions in South India.

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The formal coronation ceremony of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, establishing the sovereign Maratha state, took place in 1674 CE at:

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Shivaji was formally crowned as 'Chhatrapati' in an elaborate Vedic ceremony led by Gaga Bhatt at his capital fort of Raigad in 1674.

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The 'Rathore' clan of Rajputs originated from which region?

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Correct Answer: Option B

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The Rathores claim descent from the Gahadvala dynasty of Kannauj, and later migrated to Marwar.

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The central administrative post 'Diwan-i-Kohi', which managed agricultural expansions and distributed emergency farming loans, was introduced by:

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