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  1. The Peshwaship was abolished by the British at the time of Peshwa

  2. A.

    Raghunath Rao

    B.

    Narayan Rao

    C.

    Madhav Rao II

    D.

    Baji Rao II

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    Answer : Option D

    Explanation :

    Peshwa was the chief of "ASHTA PRADHAN" (Council of 8 ministers in Maratha Administration). They played important role in flourishing Maratha Empire. Bala ji Vishwanath, Bala ji Bajirao, Bajirao - I etc. was the important Peshwas. The last Peshwa was Baji Rao -II. During his reign the peshwa ship was abolished by the British Government (Lord Harding - I, third Anglo Maratha battle).

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