Maharashtra GK Questions With Answers

51. Who is considered the second founder of the Maratha State?

• A) Balaji Vishwanath
• B) Baji Rao I
• C) Nanasaheb Peshwa
• D) Madhavrao Peshwa

52. Who was the first Peshwa of the Maratha Empire?

• A) Balaji Vishwanath
• B) Baji Rao I
• C) Moropant Trimbak Pingle
• D) Parshuram Trimbak

53. Who founded the Peshwa dynasty?

• A) Balaji Vishwanath
• B) Baji Rao I
• C) Balaji Baji Rao
• D) Madhav Rao

54. From whose time did the Peshwa become the virtual ruler of the Maratha kingdom?

• A) Balaji Vishwanath
• B) Baji Rao I
• C) Balaji Baji Rao
• D) Madhav Rao I

55. Who was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire?

• A) Madhav Rao II
• B) Raghunath Rao
• C) Baji Rao II
• D) Nana Fadnavis

56. In which year was the Treaty of Bassein signed?

• A) 1800
• B) 1802
• C) 1805
• D) 1818

57. In which year was the Treaty of Salbai signed?

• A) 1772
• B) 1775
• C) 1780
• D) 1782

58. In which year did Shivaji assume the title of "Haindava-Dharmoddharak"?

• A) 1672
• B) 1674
• C) 1676
• D) 1678

59. With whom was the Treaty of Purandar signed by Shivaji?

• A) Raja Jai Singh
• B) Mirza Raja Jai Singh
• C) Shaista Khan
• D) Aurangzeb

60. The Maratha navy in the 18th century was mainly developed by which family?

• A) The Holkars
• B) The Bhonsles
• C) The Angrias
• D) The Peshwas