Q. Who was appointed as the first Raja of Satara by the British after their victory over Peshwa Bajirao II?
Answer: Pratap Singh
Notes: Pratap Singh was installed as the first Raja of Satara by the British in 1818 after deposing Peshwa Bajirao II. His rule reflected the declining Maratha influence in Maharashtra. Pratap Singh was later deposed in 1838, leading to direct British control through policies like Doctrine of Lapse.