B.A-B.A 3rd Sem DEFENCE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES [D.S. S-3 (A) : Maratha Military System (1630-1818 A.D.)](University of Pune, Pune-2013)

                            T.Y. B.A. EXAMINATION, 2013
                       DEFENCE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES
               [D.S. S-3 (A) : Maratha Military System (1630-1818 A.D.)]
                                          (2008 PATTERN)

Time : Three Hours                                                 Maximum Marks : 80

N.B. :—

(i) All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

1. Answer in 50 words each (any two) : [10]

(1) Explain the social condition in Maharashtra before the birth of Shivaji.

(2) State the military qualities of Bajirao-I.

(3) State the causes of Shivaji’s victory against Shahiste Khan.

(4) Explain the role of Rajaram in the war of Maratha independence.

2. Write short notes in 100 words each (any four) : [20]

(1) Jijabai

(2) Geographical background of Maharashtra before Shivaji

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(3) Mirza Raje Jaisingh

(4) Dhanaji

(5) Karnataka Campaign

(6) Types of cavalry.

3. Answer in 200 to 250 words each (any three) : [30]

(1) State the causes of the Second Anglo-Maratha War.

(2) Explain the causes of downfall of Maratha power.

(3) State the strategic importance of Jawali and explain the Jawali incident.

(4) ‘‘Sambhaji as a military leader.’’ Discuss.

(5) ‘‘Shivaji as a Master of Guerrilla tactician.’’ Discuss.

4. Answer any one in 500 words : [20]

(1) Describe the Third Battle of Panipat (1761 A.D.)

(2) Describe the Maratha Military Organisation under the Shivaji Maharaj.

Earning:  ₹ 7.05/-