Who was the first Peshwa (Prime Minister) who transformed the office into a powerful hereditary position, shifting real power away from the Chhatrapati? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Peshwa (Prime Minister) who transformed the office into a powerful hereditary position, shifting real power away from the Chhatrapati?

A. Balaji Vishwanath

B. Madhavrao I

C. Baji Rao I

D. Balaji Baji Rao

Answer: Option A

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Appointed by Chhatrapati Shahu in 1713, Balaji Vishwanath stabilized the Maratha empire and made the Peshwaship the de facto ruling authority in Pune.

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The iconic Chand Minar, a standalone victory tower reflecting classic Iranian architectural patterns, is located within which fortress city?

A. Bidar Fort

B. Daulatabad Fort

C. Gulbarga Fort

D. Golconda Fort

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Correct Answer: Option B

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The Chand Minar was built in 1445 by Sultan Alauddin Bahmani inside the Daulatabad Fort complex to commemorate his capture of the stronghold.

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