1. Name them.
(1) They came from Afghanistan …
Answer: Ahmad Shah Abdali (Ahmed Shah Durrani).
(2) They settled at the foothills of the Himalayas …
Answer: The Rohillas.
(3) The brother of Nanasaheb Peshwa …
Answer: Raghunathrao (Raghoba).
(4) The chief of Jats at Mathura …
Answer: Suraj Mal.
(5) Defeated Nizam at Rakshasbhuvan near Paithan …
Answer: Madhavrao Peshwa.
2. Write in brief about.
(1) Raising the Maratha standard at Attock.
Answer:
The Marathas expanded their power into North India. In 1758, the Maratha army reached Attock, which is near the Indus River. They defeated the Afghan forces and hoisted the Maratha flag there. This showed the strength and expansion of the Maratha Empire in the north.
(2) Conflict with the Afghans.
Answer:
The Marathas and the Afghans came into conflict because both wanted control over North India. Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded India several times. The conflict became serious and finally led to the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761. This battle was very important in Indian history.
(3) The after effects of the battle of Panipat.
Answer:
The Third Battle of Panipat was a great loss for the Marathas. Many brave soldiers were killed. The power of the Marathas weakened for some time. However, under the leadership of Madhavrao Peshwa, the Marathas slowly regained their strength.
3. Arrange chronologically.
(1) The battle of Rakshasbhuvan.
(2) The death of Tipu Sultan.
(3) The death of Madhavrao Peshwa.
(4) The battle of Panipat.
(5) The battle of Buradi Ghat.
Answer (Correct Order):
- The battle of Buradi Ghat (1760)
- The battle of Panipat (1761)
- The battle of Rakshasbhuvan (1763)
- The death of Madhavrao Peshwa (1772)
- The death of Tipu Sultan (1799)
4. Find the names of people in the chapter:
N _ n _ _ _ _ _
Answer: Nanasaheb
D _ _ _ _ _
Answer: Dattaji
N _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Answer: Najib Khan