The conflict between the Mughals and the Marathas began during the reign of

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.