Modern History of Maharashtra

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1.
Which region did Ahilyabai Holkar rule in the 18th century?
2.
Consider the following statements:
  1. Gerald Aungier was the first Governor of Bombay.
  2. His tenure saw the establishment of the first printing press in Bombay in 1670.
  3. Gerald Aungier contributed significantly to Bombay's transformation into a major trading center.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
3.
Consider the following statements:
  1. The Maharashtra Education Society was established in 1860.
  2. It was founded by Vasudeo Balwant Phadke.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
4.
Consider the following statements:
  1. Osmanabad District is named after Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad.
  2. The district was part of the Hyderabad State until India's independence in 1947.
  3. The region contains historical sites including Osmanabad Fort, which reflect the Nizam's cultural contributions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
5.
Consider the following statements regarding The Hitavada newspaper:
  1. The Hitavada was founded in 1911 in Nagpur.
  2. It is notable for being the first English daily in the city.
  3. Gopal Krishna Gokhale established the newspaper to promote social reform and political awareness.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
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