Who among the following Peshwas signed the Treaty of Bassein with the British East India Company?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Baji Rao II.
- Baji Rao II signed the Treaty of Bassein with the British East India Company in 1802, seeking assistance to regain his position and control over the Maratha Empire. This treaty marked a critical juncture, facilitating British dominance and leading to significant changes in the power dynamics of the Indian subcontinent.
- Baji Rao II, the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, signed the Treaty of Bassein with the British East India Company in 1802