Q345
Who was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire?
A.
Baji Rao I
B.
Baji Rao II
AnswerC.
Balaji Baji Rao
D.
Balaji Vishwanath
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Baji Rao II was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire. He 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 Poona and sign the Treaty of Bassein with the British.