Q1
What happened to Sambhaji?
AHe was captured and executed by the Mughals
BHe successfully defeated the Mughals
CHe surrendered peacefully
DHe fled to another country
SSCClass 7 (SSC)History-Civics (इतिहास-नागरिकशास्त्र)Ch 9 · Topic 1
The Maratha War of Independence
Shivaji Maharaj's later military campaigns and the events after Sambhaji's capture marked a determined struggle for Maratha independence.
Core concept
After Sambhaji's capture and execution by the Mughals, the Marathas continued their resistance under new leadership, refusing to surrender.
How it works
This period, sometimes called the Maratha War of Independence, saw prolonged guerrilla warfare against the powerful Mughal Empire.
Why it matters
Despite facing a much larger and more resourced Mughal army, the Marathas persisted, eventually wearing down Mughal resources and morale.
Key detail
This determined resistance ultimately weakened the Mughal Empire and paved the way for continued Maratha influence in India.
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• After Sambhaji's capture/execution, resistance continued.
• New leadership emerged, refused to surrender.
• This period: Maratha War of Independence.
• Featured prolonged guerrilla warfare.
• Against the powerful Mughal Empire.
• Despite Mughal's larger, resourced army.
• Marathas persisted, wore down Mughal resources.
• This weakened Mughals, aided Maratha influence.