Q150
Name the Peshwa who was the founder of the Peshwa Dynasty
A.
Balaji Vishwanath
AnswerB.
Baji Rao
C.
Balaji Baji Rao
D.
Shambhaji
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Balaji Vishwanath, the Peshwa was the founder of the Peshwa Dynasty. The first Peshwa was Balaji Vishwanath. He helped the Syed brothers in overthrowing the Mughal emperor of Farrukhsiyar in 1719. He reigned from 1713 - 1720.