Consider the following statements about Shivajis military acumen : 1. He was a master in guerrilla tactics and swift cavalry warfare. 2. He had built a series of fortified strongholds on the table mountains of the Western Deccan. Which of the statements g

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Q: 42 (CDS-II/2012)
Consider the following statements about Shivaji’s military acumen :
1. He was a master in guerrilla tactics and swift cavalry warfare.
2. He had built a series of fortified strongholds on the table mountains of the Western Deccan.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

question_subject: 

History

question_exam: 

CDS-II

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0,40,6,3,2,40,1

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{'fortified strongholds': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'western deccan': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'shivaji': [3, 0, 2, 0], 'swift cavalry warfare': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'table mountains': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'guerrilla tactics': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'military acumen': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer is option 3, which means that both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Statement 1 states that Shivaji was a master in guerrilla tactics and swift cavalry warfare. This means that he was highly skilled in unconventional warfare strategies, such as ambushes and hit-and-run attacks, and also in using cavalry forces for quick and decisive maneuvers. Shivaji`s expertise in these tactics allowed him to effectively challenge and defeat much stronger opponents.

Statement 2 mentions that Shivaji had built a series of fortified strongholds on the table mountains of the Western Deccan. This implies that he strategically constructed defensive structures on elevated terrain in the Western Deccan region. By doing so, he ensured the protection and security of his territories and also created an advantage in battles. These strongholds played a crucial role in his military campaigns and helped in his fight against the Mughal Empire.

In conclusion, Shivaji`s military acumen was characterized by his proficiency in guerrilla tactics and swift cavalry warfare, as well as his strategic construction of fortified strongholds on the table mountains of the Western Deccan.