Q. Consider the following individuals: - Balaji Biswanath
- Bajirao I
- Balaji Bajirao
- Bajirao II
Amongst these, who were appointed as a Peshwa under the Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shahu?
Answer:
1, 2 and 3
Notes: Shahu, the Maratha ruler appointed various individuals as Peshwas during his reign.
- Balaji Biswanath served as a Peshwa from 1713-1720.
- Bajirao I served from 1720-1740.
- Balaji Bajirao served from 1740-1761.
Chhatrapati Shahu passed away in 1749, hence option 4 inclusive of Bajirao II is not correct.