46. The Maratha leader who served as a prominent general in Shivaji’s army and was responsible for expanding Maratha territories in South India was:
a) Tanaji Malusare
b) Baji Rao I
c) Chimaji Appa
d) Nana Saheb
47. The Maratha Peshwa who played a significant role in expanding Maratha influence in North India and securing the title of “Peshwa” from the Chhatrapati was:
a) Balaji Baji Rao
b) Nana Saheb
c) Raghunath Rao (Raghoba)
d) Baji Rao II
48. The Maratha Peshwa who was known for his successful campaigns against the Mughals and the Nizam of Hyderabad was:
a) Balaji Baji Rao
b) Nana Saheb
c) Raghunath Rao (Raghoba)
d) Baji Rao II
49. The Maratha ruler who was captured and executed by Aurangzeb after a prolonged siege of the fort of Raigad was:
a) Sambhaji
b) Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj
c) Baji Rao I
d) Rajaram
50. The Maratha Peshwa who was the nephew of Balaji Baji Rao and faced numerous challenges to his authority during his reign was:
a) Balaji Baji Rao
b) Nana Saheb
c) Raghunath Rao (Raghoba)
d) Baji Rao II
