Question

Balaji Vishwanath was appointed as Peshwa in 1713 during the period of?
A) Shahuji
B) Shahaji
C) Rajaram
D) Tarabai

Answer 1

Hint:
Balaji Vishwanath also known as Shrimant Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath was the first from the Bhatt bloodline to be appointed as a Peshwa and was the second founder of the Maratha State.

Complete step by step solution:
A) Shahuji – He was the grandson of Shivaji Maharaj the creator of Maratha Empire and son and successor of Sambhaji (eldest son of Shivaji). He defeated Tarabai (his aunt) at the Battle of Kheda and occupied Satara. He appointed Balaji Vishwanath as the Peshwa or the Prime Minister of the Empire.
B) Shahaji – Shahaji Bhosle was a military leader who served the Ahmadnagar and Bijapur Sultanate and the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan during the invasion of Deccan for a short time.
C) Rajaram – He was the younger son of the creator of Maratha Empire Shivaji Maharaj and ruled as the third Chhatrapati after the death of his half-brother Sambhaji by the hands of Aurangzeb .
D) Tarabai – She was the widow of Rajaram Bhosle and ruled the kingdom after the death of her husband until her son Shivaji II attained the age to rule but was defeated by Shahuji after his release by the Mughals.

Hence the answer is (A).

Note:
Balaji Vishwanath was a very successful Peshwa and because of him the title of Peshwa became an inheritable title after his death when his son Baji Rao I was appointed to the title of Peshwa. Balaji Vishwanath helped Shahuji win the civil war with Tarabai and proved his loyalty and hence was made the peshwa.