Which of the following statements is/are <strong>correct</strong>?<br>1. Shivaji sent an ambassador to Bombay to negotiate an agreement with the English.<br>2. His chief motive was to secure English aid against the Siddis of Danda-Rajpuri.<br>3. He wanted a supply of grenades, mortars and other ammunition.<br>Select the <strong>correct</strong> answer using the code given below:
- A. 1 only
- B. 1 and 3 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3 ✓
Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All statements are historically correct. Shivaji sought English assistance and European weaponry (grenades, artillery) to deal with the naval threat posed by the Siddis of Janjira (Danda-Rajpuri).
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