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Who assumed the title of ‘Haindava-Dharmodhark’ (Protector of the Hindu faith)?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Guru Ramdas
  2. Shivaji
  3. Baji Rao I
  4. Balaji Baji Rao

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Shivaji

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B) Shivaji 📚 Explanation: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj assumed the title of 'Haindava Dharmodhark' (Protector of the Hindu Faith) during his coronation in 1674. It symbolized his commitment to establishing a 'Swarajya' that protected traditional Indian values and religious practices from foreign persecution. This title emphasized his role as a sovereign Hindu monarch.