Q. Which of the following was the Peshwa under Shahji Bhonsle? Answer:
Shyampant Kulkarni Ranzekar
Notes: Shyampant Kulkarni Ranzekar was the second Peshwa of the Maratha Empire (1652-1657 CE) under Shahji Bhonsle. He was skilled in administration but was removed by Shivaji due to mismanagement. Ranzekar contributed to early Maratha diplomacy and territorial consolidation in the Deccan, helping to structure the Maratha administrative framework.