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Class 8 Social Science The Rise of the Marathas notes give concise topic-wise explanations, timelines and quick revision points for CBSE and Bihar Board students. Main sub-topics: Shivaji’s early life and coronation, Pratapgad and key battles, guerrilla tactics (ganimi kava) and hill forts, Ashta Pradhan (अष्टप्रधान) and revenue (chauth, sardeshmukhi), Maratha relations with Bijapur and the Mughals, and a timeline of leaders. Who it's for: Class 8 students preparing for school unit tests, term exams and revision; use these notes plus chapter test and mock tests on Merit Spring ROH to practise important questions, MCQ and question answer formats.

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Class 8 Social Science The Rise of the Marathas notes
Shivaji: early campaigns, Pratapgad, coronation (1674) and idea of Swarajya
Guerrilla tactics (ganimi kava) and role of mountain forts in defence
Ashta Pradhan (अष्टप्रधान): key offices such as Peshwa, Amatya and Senapati
Revenue measures: chauth (one-fourth) and sardeshmukhi (one-tenth) explained
Relations and conflicts with Bijapur and the Mughal empire
Timeline of important events and leaders for quick memorisation
Exam tip: memorise leaders, forts and key terms; practise MCQ and short-answer questions

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SST8 The Rise of the Marathas Notes (Class 8 Social Science)

Class 8 Social Science SST8 The Rise of the Marathas handwritten-style revision notes for CBSE and Bihar Board students.

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What is The Rise of the Marathas about?

The chapter explains Shivaji’s rise, major battles, administrative setup and Maratha revenue practices, and how forts and guerrilla tactics helped them establish power. It connects events to key leaders and dates for easy revision.

Where can I find Class 8 The Rise of the Marathas notes and question answer?

Find chapter-wise notes for Class 8 Social Science on Merit Spring ROH; use the notes for revision and then practise chapter tests and board-pattern mock tests available on the site.

What are important questions for The Rise of the Marathas?

Focus on questions about Shivaji’s policies, the significance of forts, the Ashta Pradhan council, chauth and sardeshmukhi, and major conflicts; practise both short and long answer formats.

How to remember dates and events from this chapter?

Make a one-line timeline linking each date to a battle, fort or leader, use flashcards for key terms (chauth, sardeshmukhi, Ashta Pradhan) and revise with MCQs and quick notes regularly.

Difference between chauth and sardeshmukhi?

Chauth was the one-fourth (25%) levy claimed by Marathas from a territory for protection or non-interference; sardeshmukhi was an additional customary levy of about one-tenth (10%) over the revenue.

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