Which of the following statements about the Bundela rebellion against Aurangzeb are correct?

1. Shivaji advised Chhatrasal to promote local risings against Aurangzeb

2. Chhatrasal levied chauth like marathas

3. In 1705, Aurangzeb decided to make peace with Chhatrasal and Chhatrasal was granted mansab of four-thousand

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The correct answer is Option 1

Key Points

• Chhatrasal, inspired by the Maratha leader Shivaji, took up arms against the Mughal Empire and led a rebellion in the Bundelkhand region. Shivaji's successful tactics against Aurangzeb's forces were an inspiration for Chhatrasal, who sought to promote local risings against Mughal authority. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• Similar to the Marathas, Chhatrasal imposed the levy of chauth (a 25% tax) on the territories he controlled, reflecting the influence of Maratha practices in his military and administrative strategies. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• Chhatrasal did not make peace with Aurangzeb in 1705. Instead, he continued his rebellion and established himself as an independent ruler in Bundelkhand. There is no historical record of Aurangzeb granting Chhatrasal a mansab of four thousand.  Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
• The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 1 and 2 only.