Q. Which of the following succeeded Balaji Vishwanath?
Answer: Baji Rao I
Notes: Baji Rao I ruled from 1720 to 1740 CE, succeeding his father Balaji Vishwanath as Peshwa at age twenty. He expanded the Maratha Empire, notably winning the Battle of Palkhed in 1728, and established Maratha influence in northern India, including Delhi. He founded Pune as the Maratha capital and was known for his cavalry tactics, earning the title "Rana Bahadur." His reign marked the peak of Maratha power.