2015 · Q65
After the death of Shivaji, there was a fight for succession between
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- AShambhaji and the widow of Shivaji
- BShambhaji and Bajirao
- CRajaram and Shambhaji
- DNone of them
Explanation
After Shivaji's death in 1680, his widow Soyarabai had the younger son Rajaram crowned, while the elder son Shambhaji seized power — the succession struggle was between Shambhaji and Rajaram. Bajirao belonged to a much later generation (Peshwa from 1720). Hence C.