Who among the following was a famous ruler of the Maratha dynasty?

The correct answer is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Key Points

• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
  • Shivaji was named Chhatrapati in 1674 and the Maratha empire came to an end in 1818 after the defeat of Peshwa Bajirao II by the British East India company.
  • This initially began by freeing the people from the Sultanate of Bijapur when he won Fort Torna in 1645 and after this, it continued by winning other forts.
  • His aim was to establish an empire of self-rule for the Hindu people.
  • He kept Raigad as his capital and they gave tough fights to the Mughals to defend his kingdom.

Additional Information

• Prithviraj Chauhan
  • Prithvirāja III, popularly known as Prithviraj Chauhan, was an Indian king from the Chahamana (Chauhan) dynasty.
  • From his very early years, Prithvi Raj showed his sharpness and brilliance by learning all military skills.
  • It was believed he mastered the skills of aiming the target based on its sound, known as the “Shabdbhedi” technique.
  • He succeeded to the throne of Ajmer at the age of thirteen, in 1179, after the demise of his father in a battle.
  • Prithviraj’s grandfather Angam, the ruler of Delhi, declared Prithviraj Chauhan the heir to the throne of Delhi.

• Man Singh ​
  • Man Singh was the Kachwaha Rajput Raja of Amer, a state later known as Jaipur in Rajputana.
  • He was a trusted general of the Mughal emperor Akbar, who included him among the Navaratnas of the royal court of Akbar.
• Porus
  • In 326 BC, Alexander invaded India, after crossing the river Indus he advanced towards Taxila.
  • He then challenged King Porus, ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab.
  • The Battle is called the “Battle of Hydaspes” named after the Hydaspes River (now Jhelum).
  • The Porus were defeated in the fierce battle, even though they fought with elephants, which the Macedonians had never before seen.
  • Alexander captured Porus and, like the other local rulers he had defeated, allowed him to continue to govern his territory.