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History GK · Q14

Maratha Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 14

Q14

Baji Rao-II (1796-1818 A.D.) was the ruler of which dynasty?

A.
Nanda
B.
Haryanka
C.
Maurya
D.
Peshwas
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Baji Rao II (10 January, 1775 – 28 January, 1851) was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, and governed from 1795 to 1818. He was installed as a puppet ruler by the Maratha nobles, whose growing power prompted him to flee his capital Pune and sign the Treaty of Bassein (1802) with the British.