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IInd Unit Test, Std-4th, Sub- History, Chapter no 10. Baji Prabhu & the Memorable Battle of Ghodkhind, Hardwords :, 1.Ghodkhind 2.Panhalgad 21.Barrier, 3.Pavankhind 4. Siddi Jauhar 22.Hairdresser, 5.Loyalty 6. Siege 23.Palanquin, 7. Vishalgad 8. Baji Prabhu 24.Disguised, 9. Abandon 10. Rage 25.Garrison, 11. Strict 12.Disciplinarian, 13.Mourning 14.Confined, 15.Impersonation 16.Courageous, 17.Surrender 18.Immortal, 19.Siddi Masaud 20.Galloping, Q1.Fill in the blanks:, Siddi Jauhar laid a siege to Panhalgad., Baji Prabhu’s sense of loyalty brought tears to Shivaji’s eyes., Ghodkhind became immortal in history as Pavankhind., Siddi Masaud was sent in hot pursuit of Shivaji Maharaj ., Shivaji Maharaj escaped from Panhalgad and proceeded towards Vishalgad ., Baji breathed his last in Ghodkhind ., Q2. State True or False :, Baji Prabhu died after Shivaji Maharaj reached Vishalgad . True., Siddi Jauhar lifted the siege when the monsoon came . False., Battle of Ghodkhind was fought between Shivaji Maharaj and Siddi Masaud . False ., The hairdresser, was killed for impersonation . True., Siddi’s troops caught up with Shivaji Maharaj at the Pandharpani stream. True., Q3. Who said to whom :, “ So let us turn back and face the enemy .”, A - Shivaji said to Baji Prabhu ., “As soon as we gain the fort ,guns will be fired.”, A – Shivaji said to Baji Prabhu., “Do not allow the enemy to conquer the Pass, no matter what price has to be paid.”, A – Baji Prabhu said to the soldiers ., “I have done my duty. Now I can die in peace .”, A – Baji Prabhu said to the soldiers., “I shall defend this Pass and will not allow the enemy cross it.”, A – Baji Prabhu said to Shivaji., Q4. Write the answer in one sentence:, What message was sent to Siddi Jauhar by Shivaji, in order to escape from the siege ?, Ans: In order to escape from the siege, Shivaji sent a message to Siddi Jauhar that he was defeated and would shortly surrender the Panhalgad., Why did Siddi Jauhar become livid with rage ?, Ans: Siddi Jauhar became livid with rage because he learnt that Shivaji had given him a slip., What did Shivaji say to Baji Prabhu while leaving for Vishalgad fort ?, Ans: While leaving for Vishalgad fort, Shivaji said to Baji Prabhu, “As soon as we reach the fort, guns will be fired. That will be the signal of our safe arrival. As soon as you hear the gunfire, abandon the pass and follow us to the fort.”, Who undertook the task of impersonating Shivaji Maharaj in order to help him escape from the siege ?, Ans: A brave youth undertook this task. He resembled Shivaji in looks and even had the same name .He was a hairdresser in Shivaji’s service.He was courageous and Shrewd., Q5.Write the answers in two to three sentences each:, Which plan was hit upon for Shivaji’s escape from the siege ?, Ans: (1) For the escape of Shivaji from the siege, it was decided to keep one palanquin ready for Shivaji to proceed from the difficult route and the second palanquin to be occupied by the person disguised as Shivaji., (2) The second palanquin, leaving from ‘Raj-dindi’ would be spotted and captured by the enemy who would celebrate the capture of Shivaji., (3) In the meanwhile, the real Shivaji would escape by taking the difficult route., What preparation did Baji Prabhu make to halt the enemy in the Ghodkhind pass ?, Ans. (1) Baji Prabhu divided the company of soldiers into small groups and posted them at suitable points., (2) The soldiers collected huge boulders and stones to be used as weapons .The Mavlas stood as a strong barrier in the path of the enemy., (3) Baji Prabhu and his soldiers stood at the mouth of the pass and made it difficult for the enemy to cross the zigzag passage ., Q6. Give Reasons:, Adilshah was thrown into a fit of wild rage., Ans: (1) Bijapur was still mourning the death of Afzalkhan and the complete rout of their army., (2) Shivaji captured Panhala fort from the Bijapur garrison. Therefore, Adilshah was thrown into a fit of wild rage., Shivaji in service of Shivaji Maharaj became immortal., Ans: (1) Shivaji, the brave hairdresser, undertook the task of impersonating Shivaji Maharaj in order to enable his master to escape from the siege., (2) Siddi Jauhar killed him after his impersonation was exposed., (3) This Shivaji sacrificed his own life in the cause of Shivaji and Swaraj.Thus, he became immortal., Pavankhind became immortal in history., Ans: (1) Baji Prabhu and his brave soldiers laid down their lives for the cause of Swaraj., (2) Their blood made the Ghodkhind a holy place in Swaraj., (3) Ghodkhind became immortal in history as ‘Pavankhind’.