The queen regent Tarabai effectively ruled this empire until her defeat at the Battle of Khed. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this empire founded by Tarabai’s father-in-law, who assumed the title of Chhatrapati (“CHUT-ra-pa-ti”). This empire was served by a line of hereditary prime ministers known as Peshwas, who later assumed de facto control.
ANSWER: Maratha Confederacy [or Marathas or Maratha Empire]
[10e] Tarabai continued Shivaji’s wars against this empire’s ruler Aurangzeb until his death in 1707. This Muslim empire ruled much of the Indian subcontinent and was previously ruled by Akbar and Shah Jahan.
ANSWER: Mughal Empire
[10h] Tarabai weathered an eight-year siege by the Mughals and Rani Mangammal, who ruled a kingdom centered in this city. The Pandyas ruled from this city, whose namesake Nayaks ruled much of present-day Tamil Nadu.
ANSWER: Madurai
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