Q. Who was the uncle implicated in orchestrating the assassination of Narayanrao Peshwa in 1773?
Answer: Raghunathrao
Notes: Raghunathrao, uncle of Narayanrao Peshwa, conspired for his nephew’s assassination in 1773. Gardis mercenaries carried out the act, supposedly on Raghunathrao’s altered orders. After the murder, Raghunathrao briefly became Peshwa but lost power due to the Barbhais conspiracy.