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Through which treaty did the Maratha Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao effectively become the supreme head of the Maratha confederacy in 1750?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Treaty of Purandar
  2. Treaty of Sangola
  3. Treaty of Salbai
  4. Treaty of Bassein

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Treaty of Sangola

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Treaty of Sangola šŸ“š Explanation: The Treaty of Sangola was signed between the Peshwa and the Chhatrapati (Ramraja), shifting the de facto administrative power from the King at Satara to the Peshwa at Pune. Following this, the Chhatrapati remained a titular head, while the Peshwa became the supreme executive authority. This transition marked the height of Peshwa dominance in Maratha politics.