History · Maratha Empire
Consider the following statements regarding the diplomatic and military relationship between the Marathas and the Nizam of Hyderabad during the early eighteenth century: Statement 1: In 1724, the Nizam of Hyderabad temporarily abandoned his resistance to Maratha fiscal claims in the Deccan, agreeing to permit their revenue collections in return for the Peshwa's strategic military support against a rival faction. Statement 2: This diplomatic entente solidified a long-term alliance, which culminated in 1728 when the Nizam and the Peshwa jointly defeated Sambhaji of Kolhapur at the Battle of Palkhed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- 1Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
- 2Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.✓
- 3Both statements are false.
- 4Both statements are true.
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Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
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