History Std IV Chapter1

Chapter one

Maharashtra before Shivaji

1. Fill in the blanks choosing the correct option.

(a) The time in which Shivaji Maharai lived was that of the _________________ 

      period. (ancient, medieval, modern)

(b) Shivaji Maharaj established Swaraj in __________________. ( Maharashtra,
     Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh )

2. Match the pairs.

                         A                                            B

(a) Emperor of Vijayanagar              (1) Nizamshah

(b) Sultan of Ahmadnagar                 (2) Adilshah

(c) Sultan of Bijapur                           (3) Krishnadevaraya

                                                             (4) Emperor Akbar

3. Write the answer in one sentence.

(a) Name the kings who looked after the welfare of their subjects.

(b) What noble task did Shivaji Maharaj undertake?

(c) Who did Shivaji Maharaj fight against?

4. Find the odd man out.

(a) Swaraj, slavery, freedom

(b) People, subjects, king