1. Balaji Baji Rao succeeded as the Peshwa after the death of his father Baji Rao.
2. Third battle of Panipat was happened during Baji Rao.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(A) 1 only
Balaji Baji Rao (1740–1761): Balaji Baji Rao succeeded as the Peshwa after the death of his father Baji Rao. Known as Nana Sahib, he proved to be a good administrator and an expert in handling financial matters.
The third battle of Panipat, 1761 is one of the decisive battles in the history of India.
The defeat in the battle dealt a severe blow to the Marathas and the Mughal Empire and thereby paved the way for the rise of the British power in India.
By the treaty of Salbai, in 1782, Ragunath Rao was pensioned off. Following this, peace prevailed between the Company and the Marathas for about two decades.
Ques: 2
Consider the following statements:
Balaji Baji Rao was the 8th Peshwa of the Maratha Empire.
He was appointed as Peshwa in 1740 upon the death of his father, Peshwa Bajirao I.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Balaji Baji Rao (8 December 1720 – 23 June 1761), often referred to as Nana Saheb I, was the 8th Peshwa of the Maratha Empire. He was appointed as Peshwa in 1740 upon the death of his father, Peshwa Bajirao I. During his tenure, the Chhatrapati (Maratha Emperor) was a mere figurehead.
Ques: 3
Consider the following statements regarding Balaji Baji Rao:
During his tenure, the Maratha empire started transforming into a confederacy, in which individual chiefs became more powerful.
During his tenure, new legislative and financial systems in the state were introduced.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
During his tenure, the Chhatrapati (Maratha Emperor) was a mere figurehead. At the same time, the Maratha empire started transforming into a confederacy, in which individual chiefs—such as the Holkars, the Scindias and the Bhonsles of Nagpur kingdom—became more powerful. During Balaji Rao's tenure, the Maratha territory reached its zenith.
Balaji Bajirao's administration worked with his cousin Sadashivrao Bhau, introducing new legislative and financial systems in the state.
Ques: 4
Consider the following statements:
Under the Balaji Baji Rao leadership, Maratha Empire expanded to Peshawar in present-day Pakistan, Srirangapatna in Karnataka, and Medinipur in West Bengal.
He built canals, bridges, temples and lodges for travellers in the capital city of Pune and in other parts of the Maratha Empire.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Under his leadership, the borders of the Maratha Empire expanded to Peshawar in present-day Pakistan, Srirangapatna in Karnataka, and Medinipur in West Bengal. Nanasaheb built canals, bridges, temples and lodges for travellers in the capital city of Pune and in other parts of the Maratha Empire. In his twenty-year reign as the Peshwa, Nanasaheb subdued three major powers under his tenure, viz. Mughals in the North, the Nizam in the South and the Bengal Sultanate.
Ques: 5
Consider the following statements:
1. Balaji Rao had invaded the territories of Nizam of Hyderabad Salabat Jung in 1741.
2. He managed to get support from the French Governor-General of Pondicherry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B) 2 only
In 1751, Balaji Rao had invaded the territories of Nizam of Hyderabad Salabat Jung, who was supported by the French Governor-General of Pondicherry Marquis de Bussy-Castelnau. Due to Tarabai's rebellion and the French-trained enemy troops, the Marathas had to retreat. In 1752, Balaji Rao launched a fresh attack against the Nizam. He also sought support of the English to counter the French, but the English refused to get involved in the conflict.