Baji Rao-II (1796-1818 A.D.) was the ruler of which dynasty?

A. Nanda

B. Haryanka

C. Maurya

D. Peshwas

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Baji Rao II (10 January, 1775 – 28 January, 1851) was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, and governed from 1795 to 1818. He was installed as a puppet ruler by the Maratha nobles, whose growing power prompted him to flee his capital Pune and sign the Treaty of Bassein (1802) with the British.