1. Fill in the blanks :

(a) ……….. was a great centre of trade in the Moghul empire.

(Pune, Surat, Delhi)

Ans: Surat

(b) ……….. was in charge of the fort of Purandar.

(Baji Prabhu, Tanaji, Murarbaji)

Ans: Murarbaji

2. Write the answer in one sentence.

(a) Why did Shivaji carry out a raid on Surat ?

Ans: Aurangzeb’s troops were causing damage to the whole of Maharashtra; hence, to bring the Moghul Emperor to his senses, Shivaji carried out a daring raid on Surat.

(b) Why did Dilerkhan lay siege to the Purandar fort ?

Ans: Dilerkhan knew that Shivaji could not be defeated as long as he was the master of Purandar. He, therefore, laid siege to the Purandar fort.

(c) Why did Shivaji enter into a treaty with the Moghul Emperor ?

Ans: Shivaji realised that he was not strong enough to fight the powerful Moghuls, so he decided to enter into a treaty with the Moghul Emperor.

(d) According to the treaty of Purandar, what territory was to be handed over to the Moghuls ?

Ans: Shivaji signed the treaty, and according to its terms, twenty-three forts and a territory with a revenue of four lakh hons (a gold coin) were to be handed over to the Moghul Emperor.

3. Write the answer in two or three sentences.

(a) What did Dilerkhan say to Murarbaji on seeing his valour ?

Ans: 

(i) Murarbaji was a great swordsman who greatly tackled the Moghal army. 

(ii) By seeing his valour, Dilerkhan told him, “Until now, I have not seen a swordsman like you. Come over to our side. I promise you complete safety; the emperor will make you a Sardar and reward you with a Jagir.”

(b) What did Murarbaji say in return ?

Ans: In return, Murarbaji said, “We are the loyal servants of Shivaji Maharaj. Who wants to buy safety from you? Why should we come over to your side? And who wants your Emperor’s Jagir?”

4. Complete these names from the lesson with the help of the given first letters.

(a) Au ……………………

Ans: Aurangzeb

(b) Pu ……………………

Ans: Purandar

(c) Mu ……………………

Ans: Murarbaji

(d) Ja ……………………

Ans: Jaising

(e) Di ……………………

Ans: Dilerkhan