Q. Who was the key minister under Peshwa Baji Rao II?
Answer: Balaji Kunjar
Notes: Balaji Kunjar (Kunjir) served as minister and diplomat, instrumental in Baji Rao II’s appointment as Peshwa, received jagirs near Purandhar, helped arrest Vitthojirao Holkar, and worked to mediate among Maratha chiefs. He later resisted British rule and died in 1816 at Pandharpur.