History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET June 2013 History
Consider the following statements about Shivaji. Which of the above statements are not correct? Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
- 1. Shivaji could check the Deccan power from intruding into his Swaraj territory.
- 2. He could plunder Surat in 1664.
- 3. He could withstand the attacks of Shaista Khan and Mirza Raja Jai Singh.
- 4. Bijapur and Golkunda were annexed by the Mughals to undermine the position of Shivaji.
A1 and 3 ✓ Correct
B1 and 4
C2 and 3
D3 and 4
Correct answer: (A) 1 and 3 — The statements that are not correct are 1 and 3, so the answer is 1 and 3.
Explanation
★The statements that are not correct are 1 and 3, so the answer is 1 and 3.
★Shivaji could not fully check the Deccan and Mughal power from pressing into his Swaraj, so statement 1 is wrong.
★He could not simply withstand Mirza Raja Jai Singh, who forced him to sign the Treaty of Purandar in 1665, so statement 3 is wrong.
★He did boldly plunder the rich Mughal port of Surat in 1664, so statement 2 is correct.
★Bijapur and Golkunda were indeed later annexed by the Mughals under Aurangzeb, so statement 4 is correct.
★These events trace the long struggle between Shivaji and the Mughals.
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