History Maratha Empire

Q. Shivaji founded the Maratha kingdom by annexing the territories of

A
Mughals
B
Bijapur
C
Both (a) and (b) above
D
Bijapur, Golcunda and the Mughals

Correct Answer

Both (a) and (b) above

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