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Indian History
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Shivaji Maharaj's policy of encouraging Marathi and Sanskrit in administration aimed to:
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Promote indigenous culture and reduce Persian influence
Quiz Options
- Promote indigenous culture and reduce Persian influence
- Adopt Mughal administrative practices
- Establish a new religion
- Discourage local languages
Explanation & Context
By promoting Marathi and Sanskrit, Shivaji Maharaj sought to foster a distinct Maratha identity and reduce the reliance on Persian, the language of the Mughal administration.
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