Class 7: History Exercise 5. The Foundation of the Swaraj

Class 7: History Exercise

 5. The Foundation of the Swaraj

1. Find the odd man out.

(1) Pune, Supe, Chakan, Bengaluru 

Ans: Bengaluru

(2) Jadhavs of Phaltan, Mores of Javali, Ghorpades of Mudhol, Sawants of Sawantwadi 

Ans:Jadhavs of Phaltan

(3) Torana, Murumbdev, Sinhgad, Sindhudurg 

Answer : Sindhudurg

2. Write about in your words:

(1) The efforts Veermata Jijabai took for Shivaji Maharaj’s education. 

Answer : 1.She was very particular about giving excellent

education to Shivaji. 

2.She instilled in him values like modesty, truthfulness, oratory, vigilance, courage and fearlessness.

3. She saw that he was trained in the usage of weapons and inspired in him, the will to win and the dream of Swaraj.

 (2) Shivaji Maharaj started his work of founding Swaraj in the Maval region. 

Answer :1.The Maval terrain is full of hills and valleys and is not easily accessible. 

2.Shivajiraje made use of these geographical features of Maval very skilfully for the purpose of the foundation of the Swaraj. 

3.He created a feeling of trust and affection in the minds of the people.

4. Many companions and associates joined him in Royal seal (Rajmudra)his work of founding the Swaraj. 

3. List the companions and associates of Shivaji Maharaj.

Answer :Yesaji Kank, Baji Pasalkar,Bapuji Mudgal, Narhekar Deshpande brothers, Kavji Kondhalkar, Jiva Mahala, Tanaji Malusare, Kanhoji Jedhe, Bajiprabhu Deshpande and Dadaji Narasprabhu Deshpande.

4. Find out and write.

(1) Why Shahaji Maharaj is termed a Swaraj visionary. 

Answer 1) Shahajiraje was valiant, courageous, intelligent a great political expert.

(ii) He was an excellent archer.

(iii) He was also an expert in using the sword, patta and spear.

(iv) He loved his subjects.

(v) He had won many regions in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. South India was in awe of him.

(vi) While Shivaji and Jijabai were at Bengaluru he had arranged for providing excellent education to Shivaji so as to enable him to become a king.

(vii) He himself aspired to established Swaraj by ousting the powers of foreign people. That is why he is known as Swaraj visionary.

(2) Shivaji Maharaj paid attention to building a Navy. 

Answer : (i) After the conquest of Javali, Kalyan, Bhiwandi, Shivaji Maharaj came in contact with the Siddi, Portuguese and British power on the western Coast.

(ii) He realized that in order to fight these powers, it was necessary to have a strong naval force. Hence Shivaji Maharaj paid attention to raise a Navy.

(3) Shivaji Maharaj entered into a treaty with the Adilshah. 

Answer (i) On one hand, Aurangzeb had Sent Shaistakhan to invade the Pune Province and on other hand the conflict with Adilshah continued.

(ii) Therefore, Shivaji Maharaj realized that it would hot be prudent to fight both the enemies at the same time.

Therefore Shivaji Maharaj entered into a treaty with the Adilshah.

(4) How Shivaji Maharaj escaped from Panhalgad. 

Answer : (i) When Shivaji Maharaj took shelter in Panhala fort, Siddi soldiers laid siege to the fort for about five months.

(ii) Shivaji Maharaj found himself trapped inside the fort.

(iii) Netoji Palkar tried to raise the siege by attacking Siddi’s army from outside.

(iv) He couldn’t succeed as his forces were meagre (inadequate)

(v) Siddi showed no sign of relenting so he decided to have open talks with him.

(vi) Shiva Kashid, a brave youth who resembled Shivaji Maharaj in looks came forward.

(vii) He dressed up like Shivaji Maharaj and sat in a palanquin.

(viii) The palanquin left by the Raj-dindi gate and was captured by Siddi’s army and Kashid sacrificed himself for Swaraj.

(ix) In the meanwhile, Shivaji Maharaj left the fort using another route.