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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 77

SSC MTS - 11 May 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q77

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Baji Rao I or Baji Rao Ballal was the son of ________.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath.

  • Baji Rao I, also known as Baji Rao Ballal, was indeed the son of Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath. 
  • Balaji Vishwanath served as the first Peshwa (prime minister) of the Maratha Empire under Chhatrapati Shahu, the grandson of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He played a crucial role in stabilizing and consolidating the Maratha administration during his tenure.