Chapter 8 – Defeat of Internal Enemies
1. Find out the wrong pair.
(a) Phaltan – Nimbalkar
(b) Javali – Morey
(c) Supe – Jadhav
Ans: The wrong pair is: Supe – Jadhav
2. Write the answer in one sentence.
(a) What title was conferred by Adilshah upon the Moreys of Javali?
Ans: Adilshah conferred the title ‘Chandrarao’ upon the Moreys of Javali.
(b) Why was the conquest of Javali a very important landmark?
Ans: The conquest of Javali was a very important landmark because it doubled the boundaries of Swaraj under Shivaji.
3. Write the answers in two or three sentences.
(a) Why did no one cross Morey’s path?
Ans:
(i) Morey was the Jagirdar of Javali, extending from Raigad to Koyna Valley.
(ii) Javali was covered with such a thick forest and was full of wild life.
(iii) Morey’s Javali was thus like a tiger’s hideout. No one, therefore, crossed Morey’s path.
(b) What note did Shivaji send to Yeshwantrao Morey?
Ans:
(i) Shivaji sent a note to Yeshwantrao Morey stating, “You call yourself the Raja. But I am the Raja of this territory. This kingdom is Lord Shiva’s gift to me. So do not call yourself the Raja.”