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Who was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire?

A. Baji Rao I

B. Baji Rao II

C. Balaji Baji Rao

D. Balaji Vishwanath

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Baji Rao II was the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire. He 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 Poona and sign the Treaty of Bassein with the British.

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