Question

Which of the following is not a concession made by the Nizam-ul-Mulk after the defeat to the Marathas at the Battle of Palkhed?
A. Recognition of Shahu as the sole Maratha monarch
B. Recognition of Maratha right to Chauth and Sardeshmukhi of the Deccan
C. Reinstating the Maratha collectors who had been driven out
D. None of these

Answer 1

Hint: The battle was fought between Peshwa Baji Rao I and Nizam-ul-Mulk, Asaf Jah I of Hyderabad. The Nizam had decided to halt Chauth which was given by many landowners of the Deccan to the Marathas.

Complete answer: The Nizam of Hyderabad was defeated and had to sign a peace treaty on 6th March 1728. The peace treaty was called - The Treaty of Munji Shivagaon.
The concessions the Nizam was forced to make were -
-Chhatrapati Shahu was to be recognized as the sole Maratha ruler.
-The right to collect Chauth and Sardeshmukhi of Deccan was given to the Marathas.
-Revenue collectors, who were driven out, were to be reappointed.
-Balance revenue was to be paid to Shahu
-The major reason behind the battle was that the Nizam wanted to control the growing influence of the Marathas. There was a dispute in the Maratha empire, between Shahu and Sambhaji II, regarding who should be the next king. The Nizam exploited this situation to his own benefit by supporting Sambhaji II and his faction.
Therefore the answer is option D.

Note: The Maratha side was led by Peshwas Baji Rao I, Ranoji Shinde and Malhar Rao Holkar, while the Hyderabad side was led by Asaf Jah I, Aiwaz Khan and Turk-Taz-Khan.