Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Shahu, grandson of Shivaji, was released from Mughal custody soon after the death of Aurangzeb.
2. Shahu and Tara Bai fought for a civil war for hegemony over the Maratha country.
3. Balaji Vishwanath was the Peshwa of Shahu.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: All of the above
Notes: Shahu, the grandson of Shivaji, had been a prisoner in the hands of Aurangzeb since 1689 CE. He was released in 1707 after Aurangzeb's death by Bahadur Shah I. A civil war subsequently broke out between Shahu and his aunt, Tara Bai, who had been leading an anti-Mughal struggle. Balaji Vishwanath, starting his career as a petty revenue official, eventually became the Peshwa of Shahu, successfully winning over many Maratha Sardars to Shahu's cause.

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