Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Arrange chronologically: 1. Chhatrapati Shahuji 2. Rajaram 3. Sambhaji 4. Shivaji-II
Solution & Analysis
Answer: B
Concept
Following the death of the founder Shivaji I, the Maratha throne saw several transitions during the 'Twenty-Seven Year War' with the Mughals. Internal successions and captive status of heirs complicated the lineage.Explanation
1. Sambhaji (1681-89): Eldest son of Shivaji, executed by Aurangzeb.
2. Rajaram (1689-1700): Younger son of Shivaji, led the resistance after Sambhaji's death.
3. Shivaji-II (1700-12): Son of Rajaram and Tarabai, ruled as a minor.
4. Shahu (1707-49): Son of Sambhaji, released from Mughal captivity and fought for his throne.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Shahu was in Mughal prison during the reigns of his uncle Rajaram and cousin Shivaji-II; he only ascended after his release following Aurangzeb's death.
Logic 2: This sequence (3-2-4-1) accurately reflects the shifts in leadership during the crisis years of the Maratha state.