Question

36. Who started the dominance of peshwas ?

• A. a) Baji rao
• B. b) Balaji Baji Rao
• C. c) Balaji Vishwanath
• D. d) Shivaji

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Balaji Vishwanath

Ans 36.C

Explanation: BalajiVishwanath (1662–1720), better known as PeshwaBalajiVishwanath, was the first of a series of hereditary Peshwas (Marathi for Prime Minister) hailing from the Marathi speaking ChitpavanKokanastha Hindu family who gained effective control of the Maratha Empire during the 18th century.