History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET June 2023 History (Shift-II)
Who among the following was NOT present at the coronation ceremony of Shivaji?
AGagabhatta
BJijabai
CHenry Oxenden
DPrataprao Gujar ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Prataprao Gujar — Prataprao Gujar was not present, so the answer is Prataprao Gujar.
Explanation
★Prataprao Gujar was not present, so the answer is Prataprao Gujar.
★Prataprao Gujar was not present at the coronation ceremony of Shivaji because he had died on 24 February 1674 fighting the Mughal commander Bahlol Khan.
★The coronation ceremony of Shivaji was held on 6 June 1674.
★It was performed by the priest Gagabhatta in Raigarh fort.
★Shivaji held the title of Chhatrapati.
★Henry Oxenden, the British agent, was present at the coronation.
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