Q. Who received the Deshmukh title from Peshwa Madhavrao II for Purandar Fort capture?
Answer: Kuroji Naik
Notes: Kuroji Naik, a Maratha subedar, led the capture of Purandar Fort in 1790 under Peshwa Madhavrao II, receiving the Deshmukh title, land grants, money, and a victory bastion commemorated his feat. All figures and the fort are linked to Maharashtra's Maratha history.