Q. Balaji Vishwanath got which of the following rights from the Mughal Emperor, Farrukh Siyar? 1) Recognition of Shahu as the Maratha king 2) Permission to collect Chauth from six Mughal provinces 3) Permission to collect sardeshmukhi from six Mughal provinces Select the correct option from the codes given below: Answer:
1, 2 & 3
Notes: Balaji Vishwanath secured recognition of Shahu as Maratha king, and permission to collect Chauth and sardeshmukhi from six Mughal provinces from Emperor Farrukh Siyar. This strengthened Maratha political legitimacy and finances, paving the way for future Peshwa dominance amid Mughal internal strife.