Question

Who was the leader of Maratha after the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?
A. Sambhajiraje
B. Shahaji Raje
C. Jijabai
D. All the above

Answer 1

Hint: Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the great Maratha Kingdom in India. He is remembered for his valiant, progressive, and responsible rule in India. He had outstanding fighting skills, a great commandant, and is known to fight the Mughals single-handedly. Maharaja Shivaji died in 1680. Shivaji was then succeeded by his eldest son. The son was also the youngest Mughal Mansabdar of India.

Complete answer:
Sambhajiraje: The eldest son of Maharaja Chhatrapati Shivaji, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was the heir to the throne. He was the second king of the Maratha empire, he ruled from 1681 to 1689. He was a brave soldier and fought fearlessly against Aurangzeb’s and other enemies of the Maratha empire. After he was killed by Aurangzeb, his brother Rajaram took charge.
Shahaji Raje: Shahjiraje belonged to the Bhosale clan in 17th century India. He was a great military leader, who served the Sultanates of Ahmadnagar, Bijapur, and the Mughals. He was notable for his guerrilla warfare and brought lots of eminence to his house Bhosale. He was also the father of the great Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha empire in India.
Jijabai: Rajmata Jijabai was the mother of the great Maharaja Chhatrapati Shivaji. She was born on 12 Jan 1598. She belonged to the Jadhav clan and got married into the Bhosale clan by marrying Shahaji Raje. Shivaji was greatly influenced by his mother, she taught him about Swarajya and helped him become the great warrior he was.
All of the above: The leaders of Maratha after the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj were Sambhajiraje, Shahaji Raje, and Jijabai, everyone.
So, the correct answer is Option A.

Note: The title of the father of the Indian Navy is bestowed upon Shivaji Maharaj. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was the first crown prince in the Maratha empire. He lived with Raja Jai Singh of Amer as a political hostage.