Balaji Vishwanath to Bajirao I — Prelims Questions

Which of the following was NOT a significant achievement of Balaji Vishwanath?

Consider the following statements regarding Bajirao I: 1. He defeated Nizam-ul-Mulk at the Battle of Palkhed in 1728. 2. He was instrumental in establishing the 'Hindupad Padshahi' vision for a pan-Indian Maratha empire. 3. He introduced the Sarjam system for military grants, which led to the formation of the Maratha Confederacy. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The Treaty of Mungi-Shevgaon, signed in 1728, was a direct consequence of which major event?

Which of the following administrative innovations is most closely associated with the early Peshwa period (Balaji Vishwanath to Bajirao I) and contributed to both expansion and later fragmentation?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the shift in power dynamics within the Maratha polity from Shivaji's era to the early Peshwa period?