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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Shivaji had to face opposition from the big Deshmukhs.
Reason (R) : These Deshmukhs were not in favour of an independent Maratha State and wanted to remain as feudal lords of Bijapur.
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Explanation
Shivaji Maharaj's quest for Swarajya (self-rule) faced significant internal resistance from established Deshmukhs, who were local hereditary landlords. Many powerful Deshmukh families, such as the Moreys of Javali, the Ghorpades of Mudhol, and the Sawants of Wadi, held their titles and lands under the Adil Shahi Sultanate of Bijapur.
These Deshmukhs viewed Shivaji's rising power as a threat to their traditional feudal autonomy and social status. They preferred the existing decentralized system where they enjoyed considerable independence as vassals of Bijapur. Consequently, Shivaji had to employ a mix of diplomacy and military force (notably the conquest of Javali in 1656) to subdue these chieftains and unify the Maratha region. Therefore, both statements are true, and the Reason correctly explains why the opposition occurred.
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