Q151
The Maratha King became a nonentity and the Peshwa the virtual ruler from the time of
A.
Balaji Vishwanath
B.
Baji Rao I
AnswerC.
Balaji Rao
D.
Madnav Rao I
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Maratha King became a nonentity and the Peshwa the virtual ruler from the time of Baji Rao I. He was a military genius. He transformed the Maratha kingdom into an empire. During his reign, prominent Maratha families such as Sindhias, Bhonsales, Holkars and Gaekwads emerged as chiefs.