Q. The conflict between the Mughals and the Marathas began during the reign of
(a) Akbar
(b) Jahangir
(c) Shah Jahan
(d) Aurangzeb
Ans: (d) Aurangzeb
Explanation: This war began in 1680 by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s invasion of the Maratha enclave in Bijapur, which was established by the Maratha leader Shivaji. The war expended a 100,000 Mughal troops annually, and thrice that number in horses, elephants and other beast of burden each year.
