Question

The Maratha King became a nonentity and the Peshwa the virtual ruler from the time of-

  1. Balaji Vishwanath
  2. Baji Rao I
  3. Balaji Baji Rao
  4. Madnav Rao I

Answer:

Option B: Baji Rao I

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Baji Rao I”.

The Maratha King became a nonentity and the Peshwa the virtual ruler from the time of Baji Rao I.