Which Peshwa signed the treaty of Bassein with the East India Company?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Baji Rao II.
· Baji Rao II was the Peshwa of the Maratha Empire who signed the Treaty of Bassein on December 31, 1802, with the British East India Company.
· The treaty allowed the British to station troops within Maratha territory in exchange for supporting Baji Rao II in regaining his position as Peshwa.
· This treaty marked a significant step in the establishment of British supremacy in India, leading to increased influence over the Maratha Empire and the eventual incorporation of Maratha territories into British India.