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Flashcards on Shivaji's Guerrilla Warfare Tactics
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What type of terrain was extensively used by Shivaji for guerrilla tactics?
Mountainous terrain
What is the name given to the mobile and swiftly-assembling infantry employed by Shivaji?
Mavala
What was the characteristic feature of guerrilla warfare that Shivaji applied?
Surprise attacks
Which fort was the capital of Shivaji's kingdom?
Raigad
What name was given to swift cavalry raids conducted by Shivaji?
Ganimi Kava
How did Shivaji secure his forts?
Using natural terrain and fortifications
What was an essential skill that Shivaji's soldiers were trained in for guerrilla warfare?
Climbing steep slopes
Which Mughal general did Shivaji outmaneuver using guerrilla tactics?
Shaista Khan
What was the ultimate goal of Shivaji’s guerrilla tactics against larger armies?
To weaken the enemy
How did Shivaji ensure quick dissemination of orders?
Using a network of spies
What did Shivaji’s troops carry to ensure they were not encumbered?
Light equipment
What role did local populace play in Shivaji’s guerrilla warfare?
Informants and supporters
What did Shivaji's troops use to navigate through hidden routes?
Guides from local tribes
What would Shivaji offer to commanders of enemy forts to gain control without a fight?
Bribes or a share in his kingdom
What strategic element of forts in the Deccan plateau was employed by Shivaji?
Height advantage
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What kind of attacks were central to Shivaji's guerrilla warfare?
Formal battlefield engagements
Naval blockades
Surprise attacks
Sieges
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Where was Shivaji's guerrilla warfare primarily conducted?
Mountainous regions
Coastal areas
Plains and open fields
Urban centers
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Who were the 'Mavala' in context of Shivaji's army?
Elephant cavalry
Mountain infantry
Naval forces
Archers
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What term did Shivaji use for his style of rapid cavalry movements?
Vajra Kavach
Ganimi Kava
Ashvamedh
Ratha Tod
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How did Shivaji manage to keep his forts secure?
Natural terrain and fortifications
Large garrisons
Complex locking mechanisms
Underground tunnels
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What was Shivaji's method for quickly spreading commands throughout his troops?
Drum signals
Pigeon post
Network of spies
Fire signals
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What was a crucial skill of Shivaji's soldiers that aided their guerrilla warfare?
Horseback archery
Climbing steep slopes
Building fortifications
Swimming
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Shivaji’s strategy for dealing with enemy forts without a fight involved:
Offering bribes or a share in his kingdom
Heavy artillery bombardment
Fielding overwhelming troop numbers
Calling for a duel
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Who among the following did Shivaji famously defeat using his guerrilla tactics?
Aurangzeb
Akbar
Shaista Khan
Afzal Khan
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Which feature of the Deccan plateau forts was tactically used by Shivaji?
Thick walls
Height advantage
Moats
Hidden passages
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