Question

In accordance with the terms of the Mughal-Maratha treaty of 1752, the Peshwa sent the _____ to protect Delhi on behalf of the Chhatrapati.

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Mughal-Rajput armies
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Shinde-Holkar armies
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Maratha-Jat armies
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Maratha-Rohilla armies

Answer 1

The correct option is B <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Shinde-Holkar armies

In order to protect themselves from the Afghans, the Mughals entered into a treaty with the Marathas. In accordance with the terms of the Mughal-Maratha treaty of 1752, the Peshwa sent the Shinde-Holkar armies to protect Delhi on behalf of the Chhatrapati.