16. The Maratha leader who was instrumental in defeating the Nizam of Hyderabad and securing the Treaty of Ganga Bhavani in 1766 was:
a) Nana Saheb
b) Balaji Baji Rao
c) Sadashiv Rao Bhau
d) Baji Rao II
17. The Maratha Empire began to decline after its defeat in the Third Battle of Panipat, largely due to the rise of the:
a) Mughals
b) Sikhs
c) Afghans
d) British
18. The Maratha ruler who was instrumental in consolidating Maratha power in the Deccan region and expanding its territories was:
a) Shivaji
b) Baji Rao I
c) Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj
d) Nana Saheb
19. The Maratha commander who won the Battle of Salher against the Mughals in 1672 was:
a) Baji Rao I
b) Tanaji Malusare
c) Kanhoji Angre
d) Chimaji Appa
20. The Maratha Peshwa who effectively served as the kingmaker and ruled from behind the scenes during the reign of his son was:
a) Balaji Baji Rao
b) Nana Saheb
c) Raghunath Rao (Raghoba)
d) Baji Rao II
