Question

Who among the following was the last Peshwa of the Maratha empire?
1. Narayan Rao
2. Madhav Rao II
3. Raghunath Rao
4. Baji Rao II

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Baji Rao II

The correct answer is Baji Rao II.

• The last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire was Baji Rao II.
• Baji Rao II, the son of the former Peshwa Raghunathpur, was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire and ruled from 1795 to 1818.
• Nana Sahib, also known as Dhondup Pant, was the adopted son of the last Peshwa Baji Rao II.
• Indian Peshwa of the Maratha empire, Nana Sahib led the rebellion in Kanpur by motivating the rebels against British rule.