Match the List-I with List-II:
LIST I (Peshwas)                                                              LIST II
A. Balaji Vishwanath                                          I. Signed Treaty of Bassein with the English
B. Baji Rao I                                                      II. Worked as Sabhasad of Poona
C. Balaji Baji Rao                                             III. Popularised the ideal of Hindu-Pad-Padshahi
D. Baji Rao II                                                    IV. Helped English in crushing the Maratha naval force under Tulaji Angria
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

. The correct matching is:
• Balaji Vishwanath worked as Sabhasad of Poona (A-II)
• Baji Rao I popularised the ideal of Hindu-Pad-Padshahi (B-III)
• Balaji Baji Rao helped the English in crushing the Maratha naval force under Tulaji Angria (C-IV)
• Baji Rao II signed the Treaty of Bassein with the English (D-I)
Hence, option (b) is correct.

Information Booster:

The Peshwas were prime ministers of the Maratha Empire and played critical roles in administration and military campaigns. Baji Rao I is particularly celebrated for expanding Maratha power and promoting Hindu political ideals. The Treaty of Bassein (1802) signed by Baji Rao II marked a significant moment in Maratha-British relations, leading to the eventual decline of Maratha independence.

Additional Knowledge:

• Balaji Vishwanath laid the foundation of Peshwa dominance.
• Balaji Baji Rao’s tenure saw both expansion and internal challenges.
• Baji Rao II’s treaty with the British was controversial and led to the Third Anglo-Maratha War.