Q. Mastani, the second wife of Bajirao I, is believed to have been a descendant of which historical figure?
Answer: Maharaja Chhatrasal of Panna
Notes: Mastani was the daughter of Maharaja Chhatrasal of Panna, a Bundela Rajput king from present-day Madhya Pradesh. Her heritage blended Rajput and Muslim origins, and her marriage to Bajirao I remains prominent in Maratha and Indian history.