History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2022 History (Shift-I)
During the regime of which Peshwa did the Maratha state reach its territorial zenith, extending from 'Kattack to Attock'?
ABalaji Vishwanath
BBaji Rao I
CBalaji Baji Rao ✓ Correct
DBaji Rao II
Correct answer: (C) Balaji Baji Rao — It was during Balaji Baji Rao, so the answer is Balaji Baji Rao.
Explanation
★It was during Balaji Baji Rao, so the answer is Balaji Baji Rao.
★During the regime of Balaji Baji Rao the Maratha state reached its territorial zenith from Kattack to Attock.
★Balaji Baji Rao was the Peshwa between 1740 and 1761.
★He maintained control over the economy and increased the income of the Maratha territory.
★The Maratha expansion in his time reached its widest extent.
★So the Peshwa under whom this zenith was reached was Balaji Baji Rao.
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