History Maratha Empire

Q. Tarabai, who conducted the affairs of the Maratha government from 1700 to 1707 AD, was the widow of the Maratha King

A
Shivaji II
B
Shambhaji
C
Raja Ram
D
Shivaji III

Correct Answer

Raja Ram

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